residuary

English

Adjective

residuary (comparative more residuary, superlative most residuary)

  1. Of or relating to a residue; residual; left over, when the main portion has been removed.
  2. (law) 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.

Derived terms

  • residuary beneficiary
  • residuary bequest
  • residuary clause

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Last modified on 21 September 2012, at 09:16