devisee

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A devise of lands may consist of the entire estate or interest of the testator, or he may give the devisee a lesser interest in them.

From Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman by Bolles, Albert Sidney

The principal part of this large inheritance was devised to Winfield Scott, but, the devisee having married again and had issue, the will was abrogated.

From General Scott by Wright, Marcus Joseph

Any person may be a devisee or legatee including married women, minors and corporations.

From Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman by Bolles, Albert Sidney

This body, being a mere voluntary association of individuals, having no corporate existence, was incapable of becoming a devisee of real estate.

From The History of Peru by Beebe, Henry S.

If the widow proves up, title will pass to her; if she dies before proving up and the heirs or devisee make the proof, the title will vest in them, respectively.

From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 8, part 2: Grover Cleveland by Cleveland, Grover