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RESIDUARY
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Relating to or indicating a remainder
Example:
residual quantity
Synonyms:
residual; residuary
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
residue (matter that remains after something has been removed)
Derivation:
residue (something left after other parts have been taken away)
residue (matter that remains after something has been removed)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Entitled to the residue of an estate (after payment of debts and specific gifts)
Example:
the residuary beneficiary
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Domain category:
jurisprudence; law (the collection of rules imposed by authority)
Pertainym:
residuum (something left after other parts have been taken away)
