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residuary

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re·sid·u·ar·y  (r-zj-r)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or constituting a residue.
2. Law Entitled to the residue of an estate.

residuary [rɪˈzɪdjʊərɪ]
adj
1. of, relating to, or constituting a residue; residual
2. (Law) Law entitled to the residue of an estate after payment of debts and distribution of specific gifts
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.residuary - entitled to the residue of an estate (after payment of debts and specific gifts); "the residuary part of the estate"; "the residuary beneficiary"
law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"
2.residuary - relating to or indicating a remainder; "residual quantity"
Translations
residuary [rɪˈzɪdjʊərɪ] ADJresidual
residuary legateelegatario/a m/f universal
residuary
adjrestlich; (Chem) → rückständig
residuary [rɪˈzɪdjʊərɪ] adjresiduo/a
residuary legatee (Law) → legatario/a universale
residuary [rɪˈzɪdjʊərɪ] adjresiduo/a
residuary legatee (Law) → legatario/a universale


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"I have given a judgment for the residuary legatee under the will," said the Court, "put the costs upon the contestants, decided all questions relating to fees and other charges; and, in short, the estate in litigation has been settled, with all controversies, disputes, misunderstandings, and differences of opinion thereunto appertaining.
It may be said that it would tend to render the government of the Union too powerful, and to enable it to absorb those residuary authorities, which it might be judged proper to leave with the States for local purposes.
And then the three harpooneers were bidden to the feast, they being its residuary legatees.
 
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