Bequest

A devise is the act of giving property by will, traditionally referring to real property. A bequest is the act of giving property by will, usually referring to personal property. Today, the two words are often used interchangeably due to their combination in many wills as devise and bequeath, a legal doublet.

The phrase give, devise, and bequeath, a legal triplet, has been used for centuries, including the will of William Shakespeare.

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