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

/ ˈkɒdɪsɪl, ˌkɒdɪˈsɪlərɪ /

noun

1. law a supplement modifying a will or revoking some provision of it

2. an additional provision; appendix

Other Word 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

“We at ABS have a sample codicil that can easily be added to your will that could assist in your planning along with consulting your estate professional.”

From Seattle Times

Several women, Helga among them, moved through Chandler’s life during these years, when he passed around engagements and will codicils like party favors.

From Los Angeles Times

Postponing the end of the pandemic-related codicil as more appeals “play out” means real suffering for real people at the border.

From Washington Post

Biden’s proposed workplace vaccine mandate relied on a debatable codicil of the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

From Washington Post

Donovan forged 25 documents, including will codicils, deeds, land transfers, mortgages and releases of judgments against him at the county registry of deeds in December 2016, prosecutors said.

From Seattle Times