"devisee" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: devisees [plural]
Etymology: From devise + -ee. Etymology templates: {{ety|en|:af|devise|-ee<id:object of action>|text=+|tree=1}} From devise + -ee. Head templates: {{en-noun}} devisee (plural devisees)
  1. (law) The person or entity to whom property is devised in a will. Synonyms: legatee

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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