residuary

[ ri-zij-oo-er-ee ]

adjective

1. entitled to the residue of an estate:

   a residuary legatee.

2. pertaining to or of the nature of a residue, remainder, or residuum.

residuary

/ rɪˈzɪdjʊərɪ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or constituting a residue; residual
2. law entitled to the residue of an estate after payment of debts and distribution of specific gifts

Word History and Origins

Origin of residuary¹

1720–30; < Latin residu ( um ) what is left over ( residual ) + -ary

Example Sentences

But, although he had been left her majesty's residuary legatee, his claims were totally disregarded.

From Project Gutenberg

My mother was made residuary legatee to every thing that should remain, after paying all the bequests.

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They are either adjuncts or residuary deposits of leading formations.

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You can pay Carr his half of the residuary in whatever form he wants it.

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On the heavy pulverulent gold which remains in the vessel, some more acid should be boiled, to carry off any residuary silver.

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