Definition of Devise
Devise
de·vise
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(verb)
to create a plan or strategy from what you think or foresee;
e.g. The lawyer devised a new plan to defend his client.
(noun)
the legal act of giving or disposing of real estate by the terms of a will;
e.g. In her will, her mother devised the family vacation home to her grandchildren.
(noun)
(legal terminology, outdated) a will or clause of a will disposing of real estate;
e.g. A devise clause in her grandmother's will gave the family vacation home to her and her cousins.
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