devisee

Definition of "devisee"
  1. An individual or organization that is bequeathed a property as per a will
How to use "devisee" in a sentence
  1. The will named her as the sole devisee of the family home.
  2. As a devisee, he became the new owner of the farm according to his mother's will.
  3. The charity organization was surprised to be named as a devisee in the old man's will.
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