residuary

[ri-zij-oo-er-ee]

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adjective

entitled to the residue of an estate: a residuary legatee.

pertaining to or of the nature of a residue, remainder, or residuum.

Origin of residuary

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

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Related Words for residuary

excessive, expendable, gratuitous, redundant, useless, unneeded, abounding, dispensable, excess, exorbitant, extravagant, extreme, inordinate, lavish, leftover, needless, nonessential, overflowing, profuse, remaining

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Historical Examples of residuary

The residuary clergy they do not recognise as clergy at all.
Leading Articles on Various Subjects
Hugh Miller
This residuary misprint is one against which there is no complete protection.
The Booklover and His Books
Harry Lyman Koopman
This one contained his will, in which Ibsen figured as his residuary legatee.
Hedda Gabler
Henrik Ibsen
He is a residuary of the third class, and he excludes some sharers.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 4
Various
The father is a residuary of the second class, and the first in that class.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 4
Various

British Dictionary definitions for residuary

residuary

adjective

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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