codicil

[ kod-uh-suhl ]

noun

1. a supplement to a will, containing an addition, explanation, modification, etc., of something in the will.
2. any supplement; appendix.

codicil

/ ˌkɒdɪˈsɪlərɪ; ˈkɒdɪsɪl /

noun

1. law a supplement modifying a will or revoking some provision of it
2. an additional provision; appendix

Derived Forms

• codicillary, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of codicil¹

1375–1425; late Middle English < Late Latin cōdicillus (in Latin, commonly in plural only), equivalent to Latin cōdic- (stem of cōdex ) codex + -illus diminutive suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of codicil¹

C15: from Late Latin cōdicillus, literally: a little book, diminutive of codex

Example Sentences

He wrote a letter to Morrissey suggesting a second codicil and pitching himself as the man to do it.

From The Daily Beast

Unfortunately, Whitaker never got to discuss the third codicil with Mrs. Astor or see her sign it.

From The Daily Beast

But for nearly a week Moya added a codicil silently to her prayer.

From Project Gutenberg

These two last, together with Mr. Usbech, were the three witnesses whose names appeared in the codicil.

From Project Gutenberg

This codicil not only left Orley Farm away from him to baby Lucius, but also interfered in another respect with the previous will.

From Project Gutenberg

I always felt sure that my father never intended to sign such a codicil as that.

From Project Gutenberg

He believed that his client had been guilty; he believed that this codicil was no real instrument made by Sir Joseph Mason.

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