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devisee

American  
[dih-vahy-zee, dev-uh-zee] / dɪ vaɪˈzi, ˌdɛv ə zi /

noun

Law.

  1. a person to whom a devise is made.

devisee British  
/ ˌdɛvɪ-, dɪvaɪˈziː /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of devisee

First recorded in 1535–45; devise + -ee

Example Sentences

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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.

From The History of Peru by Beebe, Henry S.

The devisee who held the will has heirs.

From The Galaxy, Volume 23, No. 2, February, 1877 by Various

The principal part of this large inheritance was devised to Winfield Scott, but, the devisee having married again and had issue, the will was abrogated.

From General Scott by Wright, Marcus Joseph

Or, if the land has been given to a devisee, he can require the executor or administrator to pay the mortgage.

From Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman by Bolles, Albert Sidney

Any person may be a devisee or legatee including married women, minors and corporations.

From Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman by Bolles, Albert Sidney

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