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devise

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
dɪˈvaɪz

Definitions

  1. The act of leaving real property in a will.
  2. Such a will, or a clause in such a will.
  3. The real property left in such a will.
  4. Design, devising.

Equivalents

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Examples

“Fines upon devises were still exacted.”
“I don't know⟳ how I got to be so sour on life, but I'm constantly in solitary confinement of my own⟳ devise, […]”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

Devised Devisee devisement devisen Deviser Devises

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