Devised
/dɪˈvaɪzd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense and past participle of devise (to plan or invent a legal arrangement, especially by will).
He devised a new trust structure to minimize estate taxes.
Forms
- devise
- devising
- devises
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Commentary
As an inflected form, 'devised' does not have a distinct legal meaning beyond 'devise'; it is primarily used in reference to the act of creating or planning legal arrangements, especially in wills.
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