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.

  • The PCC 's main concern is to ensure that the value of the residuary estate is maximized.

  • It is usual to dispose of residuary gifts by means of a single gift.

  • Lawrence died in the following year, making George executor under the will and residuary heir of Mount Vernon; and the latter estate became his in 1761.

  • Until then, the personal representatives cannot assent to the residuary beneficiary's title.

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