codicil

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An addition or supplement that explains, modifies, or revokes a will or part of one.
  2. An addition or supplement modifying any official document, such as a treaty.
  3. Any appendix or addition.
verb
  1. To add a codicil (to).

Pronunciation

/ˈkɒdɪsɪl/ /ˈkəʊdɪsɪl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-codicil.wav

Word forms

codicil codicils codiciling codicilling codiciled codicilled

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French codicille, from Latin cōdicillus, diminutive of cōdex. See code.

Derived words

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