residuary
[ri-zij-oo-er-ee]
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Origin of residuary
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The residuary clergy they do not recognise as clergy at all.
Leading Articles on Various SubjectsHugh Miller
This residuary misprint is one against which there is no complete protection.
The Booklover and His BooksHarry Lyman Koopman
This one contained his will, in which Ibsen figured as his residuary legatee.
Hedda GablerHenrik Ibsen
He is a residuary of the third class, and he excludes some sharers.
The father is a residuary of the second class, and the first in that class.
residuary
- 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
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