English Explanatory Dictionary

residuary

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to a residue; residual; left over, when the main portion has been removed.
  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.
noun
  1. One who receives the residue of an estate.

Word forms

residuary residuaries

Derived words

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