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residuary

Pronunciation: /rɪˈzɪdjʊəri/
Definition of residuary

adjective

technical
  • residual: there will be a residuary body to run services
  • Law relating to the residue of an estate:a residuary legatee

Origin:

early 18th century: from residuum + -ary1

residuary in other Oxford dictionaries

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