Residuary

/rɪˈzɪdʒueri/

adjective

Related to or being what is left or remaining after other parts have been taken.

After the specifically bequeathed assets had been dealt with, the residuary estate was divided among the heirs.

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Primarily used in legal documents, wills, and inheritances to describe what's left after specific distributions.

The residuary clause in the will specified how to distribute remaining assets.

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It refers to the remainder after all other parts or shares have been allocated or given out.

He received a watch, while I was named the residuary beneficiary.

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'Residuary' is not the first choice; it indicates what is available after the primary elements are dealt with.

She got the family home, I got the residuary assets.

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