Wills Meaning in English
word · lemma: will
Definition
'Wills' is the plural of 'will', meaning legal documents stating how someone's property should be given after death, or referring to multiple people's desires or wishes.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly refers to legal documents, especially 'last wills and testaments'. Also used more generally as the plural of 'will' (desire). Formal in legal context; in casual speech, 'will' as a desire is rare in plural. Common phrase: 'a battle of wills' (two people with strong desires in conflict).
Example Sentences
The lawyer read both of their wills.
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Many people write their wills when they get older.
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Different people have different wills and wishes.
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After the accident, both families' wills were contested in court.
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It turned into a battle of wills, and neither side wanted to back down.
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She manages the firm that stores people's wills safely until they're needed.
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