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The correct spelling is devises.
How to pronounce devises
noun
Say it like: Dev-ise-s
The correct spelling is devises. The act of leaving real property in a will. For example: "to devise an argument; to devise a machine, or a new system of writing"
Usage Examples
“to devise an argument; to devise a machine, or a new system of writing”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The act of leaving real property in a will.
- 2.Such a will, or a clause in such a will.
- 3.The real property left in such a will.
- 4.Design, devising.
verb
- 1.To use one's intellect to plan or design (something).
- 2.To leave (property) in a will.
- 3.To form a scheme; to lay a plan; to contrive; to consider.
- 4.To plan or scheme for; to plot to obtain.
- 5.To imagine; to guess.
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