testamentary successionglossary / testamentary succession Civil law. Succession resulting from the designation of an heir in a testament executed in the legally required form. [Cases: Descent and Distribution 44. C.J.S. Descent and Distribution § 50.] 词条贡献者 译员Nanda,毕业于英国顶尖的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各种与证券和消费者集体诉讼有关的法律文件。