Codicil

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑdəˌsɪl/

Definitions of codicil

noun a supplement or addition to a will, which may modify, add to, subtract from, or revoke provisions in the will

Example Sentences

A1 I added a codicil to my will to make a small change.

A2 The lawyer explained that a codicil could be used to amend the original contract.

B1 She included a codicil in the agreement to ensure her wishes were carried out.

B2 The codicil outlined the specific conditions under which the inheritance would be distributed.

C1 The codicil was carefully drafted by the legal team to avoid any ambiguity.

C2 The codicil was a crucial addition to the legal document, clarifying important details.

Examples of codicil in a Sentence

formal The lawyer drafted a codicil to amend the terms of the will.

informal He added a codicil to the will to make sure his daughter received the family heirlooms.

slang I had to sneak a codicil into the will to make sure my brother didn't get everything.

figurative Adding a codicil to the plan helped improve its overall effectiveness.

Grammatical Forms of codicil

• past tense: codiciled
• plural: codicils
• comparative: more codicil
• superlative: most codicil
• present tense: codicils
• future tense: will codicil
• perfect tense: have codiciled
• continuous tense: is codiciling
• singular: codicil
• positive degree: codicil
• infinitive: to codicil
• gerund: codiciling
• participle: codiciled

Origin and Evolution of codicil

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'codicil' originated from the Latin word 'codicillus', which means a small writing tablet or a little book.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to a supplement or addition to a will, the meaning of 'codicil' has evolved to also include any supplementary document or clause added to a legal document.