Meaning Of The Word Devise

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What's The Definition Of Devise?

devise
verb: If you devise a plan, system, or machine, you have the idea for it and design it.

devise in American English
a gift of real property by will
to work out or create (something) by thinking; contrive; plan; invent
intransitive verb: to form a plan; contrive
noun: the act of disposing of property, esp. real property, by will
transitive verb: to contrive, plan, or elaborate; invent from existing principles or ideas

devise in British English
noun: a disposition of property by will
verb: to work out, contrive, or plan (something) in one's mind

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