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单词 devisees
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devisee

noun

de·​vi·​see ˌde-və-ˈzē How to pronounce devisee (audio)
di-ˌvī-ˈzē
: one to whom a devise of property is made

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web When a person dies, his claim passes to his heirs or devisees, subject to the administration of his estate. Virginia Hammerle, Dallas News, 26 Jan. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1543, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

devisee

noun

de·​vi·​see ˌde-və-ˈzē, di-ˌvī-ˈzē How to pronounce devisee (audio)
: one to whom a devise of property is made compare heir, legatee, next of kin

devisees

noun

plural of devisee
as in legatees

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • legatees
  • assignees
  • heirs
  • beneficiaries
  • grantees
  • inheritors
  • claimants
  • successors
  • coheirs
  • coheiresses
  • co-heirs
  • co-heiresses
  • descendants
  • heiresses
  • heirs at law
  • representatives
  • heirs apparent
  • succeeders
  • descendents
  • scions
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