devise
121Point-devise — Point device Point de*vice , Point devise Point de*vise , a. [OE. at point devis; at at + point point, condition + devis exact, careful, OF. devis fixed, set. See {Device}.] Uncommonly nice and exact; precise; particular. [1913 Webster] You are… …
122executory devise — see devise Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 …
123general devise — see devise Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 …
124residuary devise — see devise Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 …
125general devise — A devise which does not refer to real estate by a specific designation or description of the property but instead is inclusive of perhaps several distinct properties, as where the devise is of all or the remainder of the testator s real property …
126Lapsed devise — Lapsed Lapsed, a. 1. Having slipped downward, backward, or away; having lost position, privilege, etc., by neglect; restricted to figurative uses. [1913 Webster] Once more I will renew His lapsed powers, though forfeit. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2.… …
127Communauté de communes du Val de Trézence, de la Boutonne à la Devise — Ajouter une image Administration Pays France Région Poitou Charentes Département Charente Maritime Date de création 30 décembre 1996 …
128lapse of legacy or devise — The falling back of the subject matter of a legacy or devise into the testator s estate. Anno: 3 ALR 1689. A legacy or devise which was good when the will was made, but has failed since then by some event which occurred before the testator s… …