de·vise (d -v z )tr.v. de·vised, de·vis·ing, de·vis·es 1. To form, plan, or arrange in the mind; design or contrive: devised a new system for handling mail orders. 2. Law To transmit or give (real property) by will. 3. Archaic To suppose; imagine. n. Law 1. a. The act of transmitting or giving real property by will. b. The property or lands so transmitted or given. 2. A will or clause in a will transmitting or giving real property. [Middle English devisen, from Old French deviser, from Vulgar Latin *d  vs re, from Latin *dvsre, frequentative of dvidere, to divide; see divide.]de·vis a·ble adj.de·vis er n. |
devisable [dɪˈvaɪzəbəl]
adj
1. (Law) Law (of property, esp realty) capable of being transferred by will
2. able to be invented, contrived, or devised
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