residuary

[ ri-zij-oo-er-ee ]

/ rɪˈzɪdʒ uˌɛr i /

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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.

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Origin of residuary

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

Words nearby residuary

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How to use residuary in a sentence

But, although he had been left her majesty's residuary legatee, his claims were totally disregarded.
Secret History of the Court of England, from the Accession of George the Third to the Death of George the Fourth, Volume II (of 2)|Lady Anne Hamilton
My mother was made residuary legatee to every thing that should remain, after paying all the bequests.
Memoirs of Miss Sidney Biddulph|Frances Sheridan
They are either adjuncts or residuary deposits of leading formations.
Summary Narrative of an Exploratory Expedition to the Sources of the Mississippi River, in 1820|Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
You can pay Carr his half of the residuary in whatever form he wants it.
The Curved Blades|Carolyn Wells

On the heavy pulverulent gold which remains in the vessel, some more acid should be boiled, to carry off any residuary silver.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines|Andrew Ure

British Dictionary definitions for residuary

residuary

/ (rɪˈzɪdjʊərɪ) /

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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residuary

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