devisee

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noun

The person or entity to whom property is devised in a will.

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legatee
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Meanings

noundevisee (plural devisees)

plural devisees

  1. lawThe person or entity to whom property is devised in a will.

    Synonyms: legatee

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe person or entity to whom property is devised in a will.

Similar
legatee
Also see
legatee

Origin

From devise + -ee.

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Cite this entry
APA

devisee. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/devisee

MLA

“devisee.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/devisee. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “devisee,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/devisee.

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