power of appointment

noun

In the law of wills, the ability of a testator to select a person who will be given the authority to dispose of certain property under the will.

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Meanings

nounpower of appointment (plural powers of appointment)

plural powers of appointment

  1. lawIn the law of wills, the ability of a testator to select a person who will be given the authority to dispose of certain property under the will.
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