from
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Testamentary \Tes`ta*men"ta*ry\, a. [L. testamentarius: cf. F.
testamentaire.]
1. Of or pertaining to a will, or testament; as, letters
testamentary.
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2. Bequeathed by will; given by testament.
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How many testamentary charities have been defeated
by the negligence or fraud of executors!
--Atterbury.
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3. Done, appointed by, or founded on, a testament, or will;
as, a testamentary guardian of a minor, who may be
appointed by the will of a father to act in that capacity
until the child becomes of age.
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from
Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856)
TESTAMENTARY. Belonging to a testament; as a testamentary gift; a
testamentary guardian, or one appointed by will or testament; letters
testamentary, or a writing under seal given by an officer lawfully
authorized, granting power to one named as executor to execute a last will
or testament.