Re*sid"u*a*ry (-?-r?), a. [See Residue.]

Consisting of residue; as, residuary matter; pertaining to the residue, or part remaining; as, the residuary advantage of an estate.

Ayliffe.

Residuary clause Law, that part of the testator's will in which the residue of his estate is disposed of. -- Residuary devise Law, the person to whom the residue of real estate is devised by a will. -- Residuary legatee Law, the person to whom the residue of personal estate is bequeathed.

 

© Webster 1913.

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