Other Definitions
will (enc)
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Will| Noun | 1. | will - the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention; "the exercise of their volition we construe as revolt"- George Meredith | | | 2. | will - a fixed and persistent intent or purpose; "where there's a will there's a way"aim, intent, intention, purpose, design - an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs" | | | 3. | will - a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they dieOld 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 codicil - a supplement to a will; a testamentary instrument intended to alter an already executed will jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order" devise - a will disposing of real property | | | Verb | 1. | will - decree or ordain; "God wills our existence" | | | 2. | will - have in mind; "I will take the exam tomorrow"intend, mean, think - have in mind as a purpose; "I mean no harm"; "I only meant to help you"; "She didn't think to harm me"; "We thought to return early that night" | | | 3. | will - determine by choice; "This action was willed and intended" | | | 4. | will - leave or give by will after one's death; "My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry"; "My grandfather left me his entire estate"leave behind, leave - be survived by after one's death; "He left six children"; "At her death, she left behind her husband and 11 cats" gift, present, give - give as a present; make a gift of; "What will you give her for her birthday?" devise - give by will, especially real property pass on - give to or transfer possession of; "I am passing on my genes to my children" impart, pass on, give, leave - tell or deposit (information) knowledge; "give a secret to the Russians"; "leave your name and address here" remember - show appreciation to; "He remembered her in his will" fee-tail, entail - limit the inheritance of property to a specific class of heirs | |
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