devise

Noun
  1. A will disposing of real property (synset 113437414)
    is a type of: testament, will - a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die
  2. (law) a gift of real property by will (synset 113284975)
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of:
    • heritage, inheritance - that which is inherited; a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner
    • gift - something acquired without compensation
Verb
  1. Come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort (synset 201635953)
    "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"
    is a type of: create by mental act, create mentally - create mentally and abstractly rather than with one's hands
    same as: contrive, excogitate, forge, formulate, invent
  2. Arrange by systematic planning and united effort (synset 201654986)
    "machinate a plot"; "organize a strike"; "devise a plan to take over the director's office"
    is a type of: initiate, pioneer - take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
    subtypes:
    • mount, put on - prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance
    • lay - prepare or position for action or operation
    • set up - begin, or enable someone else to begin, a venture by providing the means, logistics, etc.
    • sandwich - make into a sandwich
    • spatchcock - prepare for eating if or as if a spatchcock
    • embattle - prepare for battle or conflict
    same as: get up, machinate, organise, organize, prepare
  3. Give by will, especially real property (synset 202234194)
    is a type of: bequeath, leave, will - leave or give by will after one's death

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