Devisee (Noun)
Meaning
Someone to whom property (especially realty) is devised by will.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The deceased's nephew was named as the devisee of the family estate in the will.
- According to the probate records, the devisee of the late Mr. Johnson's property was his daughter.
- The court had to determine the identity of the devisee of the disputed land after the will was contested.
- As the sole devisee of her grandmother's estate, Emily inherited the entire property.
- The devisee of the farm was required to pay the outstanding mortgage on the property within six months.