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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

residuary Law Definition

adj

Relating to a residual.
residuary Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • legatee: Her residuary legatee was ' Jone Chambers the daughter of Roger Chambers my late sonne ' .
  • bequest: Residuary bequest - The gift of all or part of the residue of an estate.
  • beneficiary: In the absence of specific provision, the contents will go to the residuary beneficiary.
  • legacy: A residuary legacy is the easiest way to leave money to Brain Tumor UK in your Will.
  • estate: The PCC's main concern is to ensure that the value of the residuary estate is maximized.
  • gift: It is usual to dispose of residuary gifts by means of a single gift.