as in inheritance
something that is or may be inherited
left small bequests to all of her nieces and nephews
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In addition to the taxes that are imposed directly on the CE, a U.S. recipient of a future gift or bequest from the CE must pay a special transfer tax upon receiving that gift or inheritance, currently at a 40% tax rate on its value.
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Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
The Swedish inventor and chemist, who died in 1896, established the annual prizes with a bequest in his will.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Oct. 2024
The prize money comes from a bequest left by the award’s creator, Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel.
—Daniel Niemann, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
Creating an estate plan is an opportunity to communicate personal values, whether through direct bequests, charitable giving, or setting up trusts.
—Darren T. Case, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
The Swedish inventor and chemist, who died in 1896, established the annual prizes with a bequest in his will.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Oct. 2024
The prize money comes from a bequest left by the award’s creator, Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel.
—Daniel Niemann, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
Creating an estate plan is an opportunity to communicate personal values, whether through direct bequests, charitable giving, or setting up trusts.
—Darren T. Case, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for bequest
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“Bequest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bequest. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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