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residuary

Syllabification: (re·sid·u·ar·y)
Pronunciation: /riˈzijo͞oˌerē/
Definition of residuary

adjective

technical
  • residual.
  • Law of or relating to the residue of an estate:a residuary legatee

Origin:

early 18th century: from residuum + -ary1

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