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Roger,毕业于欧洲一流的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各种与公共及基础设施融资有关的法律文件。