Definition of devise
Etymology
From Latin devisare, frequentative of devidere.
Pronunciation
Verb
to devise (third-person singular simple present devises, present participle devising, simple past and past participle devised)
- (transitive) To use the intellect to plan or design something.
- (transitive) To leave property in a will.
Noun
devise (plural devises)
- the act of leaving real property in a will
- such a will, or a clause in such a will
- the real property left in such a will
References:
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