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residuary

/ˌrɛsɪˈdweɪri/ adjective · British & US
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What does residuary mean?

adjective

Relating to or consisting of what remains after other parts have been taken away or dealt with; remaining as a residue.

Example

"The residuary estate was left to the charity after the deceased's other relatives had been provided for."

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