tr.v. de·vised, de·vis·ing, de·vis·es 1. To form, plan, or arrange in the mind; design or contrive: devised a new system for handling mail orders. 2. Law To transmit or give (real property) by will. 3. Archaic To suppose; imagine. n. Law 1. a. The act of transmitting or giving real property by will. b. The property or lands so transmitted or given. 2. A will or clause in a will transmitting or giving real property. [Middle English devisen, from Old French deviser, from Vulgar Latin *dēvīsāre, from Latin *dīvīsāre, frequentative of dīvidere, to divide; see DIVIDE.] de·visa·ble adj. de·viser n. |
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