"will" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

is a type of: faculty, mental faculty, module - one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

subtypes: velleity - volition in its weakest form

same as: volition
is a type of: aim, design, intent, intention, purpose - an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority

is a type of: instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document - (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right
subtypes:
- old testament - the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people; the first half of the Christian Bible
- new testament - the collection of books of the Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, the Pauline and other epistles, and Revelation; composed soon after Christ's death; the second half of the Christian Bible
- devise - a will disposing of real property
has: codicil - a supplement to a will; a testamentary instrument intended to alter an already executed will

same as: testament

Verb

is a type of: ordain - issue an order
is a type of: decide, determine, make up one's mind - reach, make, or come to a decision about something
is a type of: gift, give, present - give as a present; make a gift of
subtypes:
- devise - give by will, especially real property
- pass on - give to or transfer possession of
- remember - show appreciation to
- entail, fee-tail - limit the inheritance of property to a specific class of heirs
same as: bequeath, leave
verb group:
- leave, leave behind - be survived by after one's death
- give, impart, leave, pass on - transmit (knowledge or skills)