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 双语律师Roger,毕业于一所培养最顶级翻译人才的语言学院,擅长翻译各类与商业秘密咨询与诉讼相关的法律文件。