devisee

de·vi·see

D0181400 (dĭ-vī′zē′, dĕv′ĭ-zē′)n. Law One to whom a devise is made; a beneficiary.

devisee

(dɪvaɪˈziː; ˌdɛvɪ-) n (Law) property law a person to whom property, esp realty, is devised by will. Compare legatee

de•vi•see

(dɪ vaɪˈzi, ˌdɛv ə zi)

n. a person to whom a devise of property is made. [1535–45]

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Noun

devisee - someone to whom property (especially realty) is devised by willbeneficiary, donee - the recipient of funds or other benefits

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Devisee

devisee

n. a person who receives a gift of real property by a will. The distinction between gifts of real property and personal property are actually blurred, so terms like beneficiary or legatee cover those receiving any gift by a will.

DEVISEE. A person to whom a devise has been made.
2. All persons who are in rerum natura, and even embryos, may be devisees, unless excepted by some positive law. In general, he who can acquire property by his labor and industry, may receive a devise. C. & N. 353.

devisee

A person who inherits real property by virtue of provisions in a will.

devisee

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Words related to devisee

noun someone to whom property (especially realty) is devised by will

Related Words

beneficiary
donee

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