"power of appointment" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: powers of appointment [plural]
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  1. (law) 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. Wikipedia link: power of appointment Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-power_of_appointment-en-noun-tc66jzSg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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