Synonyms for codicil
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : kod-uh-suh l |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɒd ə səl |
Définition of codicil
Origin :- early 15c., from Middle French codicille, from Latin codicillus "a short writing, a small writing tablet," diminutive of codex (genitive codicis), see code (n.).
- noun added part to document
- The codicil was written and signed with the Admiral's own hand.
- Extract from : « Christopher Columbus and His Monument Columbia » by Various
- “I think I quite understand the nature of the codicil,” the solicitor said.
- Extract from : « The Nebuly Coat » by John Meade Falkner
- But for nearly a week Moya added a codicil silently to her prayer.
- Extract from : « The Highgrader » by William MacLeod Raine
- (Oct. 15) Adds a codicil to his will with a few alterations of bequests.
- Extract from : « Luca Signorelli » by Maud Cruttwell
- I was goin' to take this to Ferret on my way home—and it's the codicil to my will, this is.
- Extract from : « The Giant's Robe » by F. Anstey
- What the codicil is, my dear brethren, it is not our business to inquire.
- Extract from : « Roundabout Papers » by William Makepeace Thackeray
- The will and codicil were confirmed, and Lady Mason continued to live at the farm.
- Extract from : « Orley Farm » by Anthony Trollope
- She had seen the signature, and written the codicil, and could explain the motive.
- Extract from : « Orley Farm » by Anthony Trollope
- The body of the will was in the handwriting of the widow, as was also the codicil.
- Extract from : « Orley Farm » by Anthony Trollope
- The question was whether he had been employed to make this codicil.
- Extract from : « Orley Farm » by Anthony Trollope
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