What is the act of giving or disposing of real estate by will; -- sometimes improperly applied to a bequest of personal estate called?
devise — The act of giving or disposing of real estate by will; -- sometimes improperly applied to a bequest of personal estate. (Webster's 1913.)
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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