Codicils
/ˈkɑːdɪsɪlz/
Definitions
- (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)
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Commentary
Codicils are used to amend wills without requiring a complete rewrite or re-execution.
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