devise

nouns

a will disposing of real property
is a type of (narrower)
a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die
(law) a gift of real property by will
domain category
the collection of rules imposed by authority
"civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"
is a type of (narrower)
that which is inherited; a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner
is a type of (narrower)
something acquired without compensation

verbs

come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
"excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"
is derived from
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arrange by systematic planning and united effort
"machinate a plot"; "organize a strike"; "devise a plan to take over the director's office"
is derived from
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give by will, especially real property
is derived from
is a type of (narrower)
leave or give by will after one's death
"My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry"; "My grandfather left me his entire estate"