codicil
[kod-uh-suh l]
- a supplement to a will, containing an addition, explanation, modification, etc., of something in the will.
- any supplement; appendix.
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Origin of codicil
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
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Contemporary Examples
He wrote a letter to Morrissey suggesting a second codicil and pitching himself as the man to do it.
Unfortunately, Whitaker never got to discuss the third codicil with Mrs. Astor or see her sign it.
Historical Examples
The codicil was written and signed with the Admiral's own hand.
“I think I quite understand the nature of the codicil,” the solicitor said.
The Nebuly CoatJohn Meade Falkner
But for nearly a week Moya added a codicil silently to her prayer.
The HighgraderWilliam MacLeod Raine
(Oct. 15) Adds a codicil to his will with a few alterations of bequests.
Luca SignorelliMaud Cruttwell
I was goin' to take this to Ferret on my way home—and it's the codicil to my will, this is.
The Giant's RobeF. Anstey
codicil
- law a supplement modifying a will or revoking some provision of it
- an additional provision; appendix
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Word Origin
C15: from Late Latin cōdicillus, literally: a little book, diminutive of codex
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Word Origin and History for codicil
n.
early 15c., from Middle French codicille, from Latin codicillus "a short writing, a small writing tablet," diminutive of codex (genitive codicis), see code (n.).
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