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albacea

noun
al·​ba·​cea | \ ˌal-bə-ˈsā-ə\
plural -s

Definition of albacea

Spanish law
: the person designated by a testator to fulfill and execute the directions of the will : executor

First Known Use of albacea

1884, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for albacea

Spanish, from Arabic al-waṣīyah the thing designated in a will, from waṣā to entrust, make a will

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