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residuary

[ ri-zij-oo-er-ee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

residuary

/ rɪˈzɪdjʊərɪ /

of, relating to, or constituting a residue; residual
law entitled to the residue of an estate after payment of debts and distribution of specific gifts

1720–30; < Latin residu ( um ) what is left over ( residual ) + -ary

But, although he had been left her majesty's residuary legatee, his claims were totally disregarded.

My mother was made residuary legatee to every thing that should remain, after paying all the bequests.

They are either adjuncts or residuary deposits of leading formations.

You can pay Carr his half of the residuary in whatever form he wants it.

On the heavy pulverulent gold which remains in the vessel, some more acid should be boiled, to carry off any residuary silver.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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