Residuary Definition

rizijo͝oerē
adjective
Of, or having the nature of, a residue or residuum; remaining; leftover.
Webster's New World
Receiving the residue of an estate after specific bequests.
A residuary legatee.
Webster's New World
Giving the disposition of the residue of an estate after specific bequests.
The residuary clause in a will.
Webster's New World
Relating to a residual.
Webster's New World Law

Of or relating to a residue; residual; left over, when the main portion has been removed.

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Residuary Sentence Examples

  • Usually he was residuary legatee.

  • Her residuary legatee was ' Jone Chambers the daughter of Roger Chambers my late sonne ' .

  • The person to whom this residue or surplus is left is termed the residuary legatee; should none be mentioned in the will the residue goes to the next of kin (see Executors And Admini Strators; Legacy; Will).

  • In the absence of specific provision, the contents will go to the residuary beneficiary.

  • A residuary legacy is the easiest way to leave money to Brain Tumor UK in your Will.

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