Residuary

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
One who receives the residue of an estate.

Adjective

1
Of or relating to a residue; residual; left over, when the main portion has been removed. not-comparable
"Between residuary sobs she drank it like water, sitting up, Robert Loo on the bed's edge, his finger-tips on the base of the glass."
2
With respect to a will, relating to the portion of an estate which was not disposed of in the will, or for which the directions in the will could not be carried out. not-comparable

Adjective

1
relating to or indicating a remainder wordnet
2
entitled to the residue of an estate (after payment of debts and specific gifts) wordnet

Synonyms

residual residual

Example

"Between residuary sobs she drank it like water, sitting up, Robert Loo on the bed's edge, his finger-tips on the base of the glass."

Related phrases

residuary beneficiary residuary bequest residuary clause residuary devise residuary estate residuary legatee residuary taker

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