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devise

de·vise

UK/dɪˈvaɪz/ US/dɪˈvaɪs/ uncommon archaic obsolete
verb (3) noun (2)

verb

1.

come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

  • “excogitate a way to measure the speed of light”
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2.

arrange by systematic planning and united effort

  • “machinate a plot”
  • “organize a strike”
  • “devise a plan to take over the director”
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3.

noun

1.

a will disposing of real property

2.

(law) a gift of real property by will

Origin

PIE word *dwóh₁ From Middle English devisen, devysen, from Old French deviser, from Vulgar Latin devisō, from Latin dīvisō, frequentative of dīvidō.

Phrases

  • give, devise, and bequeath
  • residuary devise

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