legator

Meanings

• noun

  A person who bequeaths property or a legacy

  - "The legator left all his wealth to his nephew."
  - "The charitable foundation was established by a legator."

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Variants

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legate , legated , legates , legating , legator , legators

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'legare' which means 'to entrust' or 'to commission'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'legator' is derived from the Latin word 'legare', which means 'to bind by law' or 'to commission'.

2. In ancient Rome, a legator was also a person who was sent on a diplomatic mission or as an ambassador.

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Related Concepts

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1. testator: A person who makes a will or bequeaths property

2. bequest: A gift or legacy left in a will

3. heritage: Property or assets that are passed down from one generation to another

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, a legator was a person appointed by a magistrate or a consul to carry out official business in a province or colony. In modern times, the term is used mainly in the context of making a will or a bequest.

How to Memorize "legator"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person writing a will and leaving a legacy to someone.
   - Visualize a person entrusting something to another person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'legator' with the word 'bequest'.
   - Associate the word 'legator' with the idea of leaving a legacy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lego-gator' to remember the word 'legator'.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Legacy-ator' to remember the word 'legator'.

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