Codicils

/ˈkɑːdɪsɪlz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Plural of codicil, a legal document that modifies, explains, or revokes a will or part of it.
    He added several codicils to his will to update the beneficiaries.

Forms

  • codicil (singular)

Commentary

Codicils are used to amend wills without requiring a complete rewrite or re-execution.

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