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codicil

 

[ หˆkลdษ™หŒsษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal document

A codicil is a legal document that modifies, amends, or supplements a previously executed will. It allows the testator to make changes to their will without having to rewrite the entire document. Codicils must comply with the same legal formalities as the original will to be valid.

Synonyms

addition, amendment, modification

Examples of usage

  • She added a codicil to her will.
  • The codicil updated the beneficiary's details.
  • After much thought, he decided to create a codicil.

Translations

Translations of the word "codicil" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น codicilo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เคกเคฟเคธเคฟเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nachtrag

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ codicil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะดะธั†ะธะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kodeks

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไป˜่จ€ (ใตใ’ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท codicille

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ codicilo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท codicil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถ”๊ฐ€ ์กฐํ•ญ (์ถ”๊ฐ€์กฐํ•ญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฐูƒุฑุฉ ุฅุถุงููŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dodatek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dodatok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้™„่จ€ (fรนyรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dodatek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐbรณt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพัั‹ะผัˆะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™lavษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ codicilo

Etymology

The term 'codicil' originates from the Latin word 'codicillus', which is a diminutive form of 'codex', meaning a book or a manuscript. In historical contexts, the codex referred to a written document or book, particularly one that is bound and has pages. The use of 'codicil' in legal terminology emerged as a way to describe a supplementary text to a will. It became recognized in the legal systems to facilitate changes in a person's testamentary intentions without needing to create an entirely new will. This reflects the broader historical practices of adapting legal documents as personal circumstances or preferences evolve. Over time, the use of codicils has become a standard part of estate planning and legal practices related to wills, and it remains an important tool for individuals to ensure their final wishes are accurately represented.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,335, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.