Devises
/dɪˈvaɪzɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Real property or interests in real property left to someone by a will.
She received several devises from her grandfather's estate.
- (v.) (Third-person singular present of devise) To leave real property to someone by will.
He devises his family home to his daughter in his will.
Forms
- devise (singular)
- devised (past tense)
- devising (present participle)
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Commentary
In legal usage, 'devises' commonly refers to gifts of real property under a will; the verb form relates to the act of making such a gift by will.
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