codicil
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When the Greek goddess Eos asked the gods to grant her mortal lover Tithonus eternal life, she neglected to add a necessary codicil to the celestial contract — that he have eternal youth as well.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2019
We can’t have some codicil or letter or joint declaration.
From The Guardian • Jan. 29, 2019
He confided to family members that he viewed the codicil as an attempt to go behind his back and give his son total control over his affairs.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 2, 2018
When Judge Barry read the codicil, she reached the same conclusion.
From New York Times • Oct. 2, 2018
His Will and codicil are dated in 1621-2, and during these years and succeeding, his most fiery and intense 'Sermons' and tractates were being published.
From The Complete Works of Richard Crashaw, Volume II (of 2) by Crashaw, Richard
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