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Residuary


RESID'UARY, adjective [Latin residuus. See Reside.]

Pertaining to the residue or part remaining; as the residuary advantage of an estate.

Residuary legatee, in law, the legatee to whom is bequeathed the part of goods and estate which remains after deducting all the debts and specific legacies.