Definition

A person who receives property or assets through a will or legal document.

Example

The devisee was grateful to inherit the family estate from her late uncle.

Conversation

Did you hear about Mark's inheritance?

Yeah, I heard he was named the devisee in his uncle's will.

That's a big responsibility for him.

Definitely! I hope he manages everything well.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Devisee is formed from "devis" (from Old French *deviser*, meaning to divide or distribute) and "-ee" (a suffix used to indicate a person who receives something). The word 'devisee' refers to a person who receives a gift or property through a will or testament, thus being the recipient of a division of property.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'receiving' something ('-ee') that has been 'divided' or 'distributed' ('devis'). This helps you remember that a devisee is a person who gets property or gifts through a will.

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