devisee

[ dih-vahy-zee, dev-uh-zee ]

noun

, Law.

1. a person to whom a devise is made.

devisee

/ ˌdɛvɪ-; dɪvaɪˈziː /

noun

1. property law a person to whom property, esp realty, is devised by will Compare legatee

Word History and Origins

Origin of devisee¹

First recorded in 1535–45; devise + -ee

Example Sentences

If he dies intestate it goes to his heir-at-law, and if he devises the estate it goes to the devisee.

From Project Gutenberg

Devise, in legal usage, is property used to denote a gift by will of real property, and he to whom it is given is called the devisee.

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This body, being a mere voluntary association of individuals, having no corporate existence, was incapable of becoming a devisee of real estate.

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Kelly's influence and actions that this act was passed in favor of Dr. McLoughlin's devisees.

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The real assets consisted of those descending to the heir or devised to a devisee, and were at law only liable for specialty debts.

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Related Words

• beneficiary
• inheritor
• scion
• successor