Associations to the word «Codicil»

Wiktionary

CODICIL, noun. (legal) An addition or supplement that explains, modifies, or revokes a will or part of one.

Dictionary definition

CODICIL, noun. A supplement to a will; a testamentary instrument intended to alter an already executed will.

Wise words

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Noam Chomsky