Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
devisee
Noun
/ˌdɛvɪˈziː/
Definition
A person who is designated to receive a gift of real estate or property in a will.
Examples
- She was named as the devisee of her grandmother’s estate.
- After the reading of the will, he discovered he was the sole devisee of a charming cottage.
Meaning
The term ‘devisee’ specifically refers to someone who is mentioned in a will to inherit property or real estate after the death of the testator (the person who made the will).
Synonyms
- beneficiary
- heir
- legatee
