1. having been bequeathed or left by will.
Usage: formal or legal context

1. past tense and past participle of 'legate': to bequeath or give by will; to leave to someone in a will.
Usage: formal or legal context
2. past tense and past participle of 'legate': to appoint as a legate (a papal ambassador or representative).
Usage: ecclesiastical or historical context

Examples

• She legated her entire estate to her children.
• The wealthy merchant legated a substantial sum to the local hospital.
• He legated his art collection to the museum in his will.
• The pope legated a cardinal to oversee the diocese.
• The legated property was distributed according to the terms of the will.