inofficious will

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noun Law.

a will inconsistent with the moral duty and natural affection of the testator, especially one denying the legitimate heirs the portions of the estate to which they are legally entitled.

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Also called inofficious testament.

Compare officious will.

Origin of inofficious will

First recorded in 1655–65

Words nearby inofficious will

inoculum, inodorous, in-off, inoffensive, inofficious, inofficious will, in omnia paratus, in one blow, in one breath, in one ear and out the other, in one fell swoop

How to use inofficious will in a sentence

And more I cannot explain/but you, from what I did not say/will infer what I do not say.
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Behind that coming-of-age innocence and strong-will of Swift is an intense artistic decision.
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Kerry tweeted August 20 that “ISIL must be destroyed/will be crushed.”
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Oh does she deserve this nomination, and maybe even this award with her stellar aftermath-of-Will grief work.
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When I get older losing my hair/Many years from now/Will you still be sending me a valentine/Birthday greetings, bottle of wine?
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And with some expressions of mutual good-will and interest, master and man separated.
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Sleek finds it far harder work than fortune-making; but he pursues his Will-o'-the-Wisp with untiring energy.
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For this use of the voice in the special service of will-power, or propelling force, it is necessary first to test its freedom.
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The Marshals were inclined to attribute their disgrace to the ill-will of Berthier and not to the temper of Napoleon.
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Gilbert was one of those petted individuals who carry the good-will of others by storm.
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