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residuary definition

re·sidu·ary (-o̵̅o̅ er′ē)

adjective

  1. of, or having the nature of, a residue or residuum; remaining; leftover
  2. Law
    1. receiving the residue of an estate after specific bequests a residuary legatee
    2. giving the disposition of the residue of an estate after specific bequests the residuary clause in a will

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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