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re⋅sid⋅u⋅ar⋅y

  [ri-zij-oo-er-ee]
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–adjective
1. entitled to the residue of an estate: a residuary legatee.
2. pertaining to or of the nature of a residue, remainder, or residuum.
Origin:
1720–30; < L residu(um) what is left over (see residual ) + -ary
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re·sid·u·ar·y   (rĭ-zĭj'ōō-ěr'ē)   
adj.  

  1. Of, relating to, or constituting a residue.

  2. Law Entitled to the residue of an estate.

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Main Entry: re·sid·u·ary
Pronunciation: ri-'zi-j&-"wer-E
Function: adjective
: of, relating to, consisting of, or constituting a residue

Main Entry: residuary
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -ar·ies
1 : RESIDUE
2 : RESIDUARY LEGATEE
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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