Definition

1. Noun:
   • A supplement to a will: A legal document that adds to, explains, modifies, or revokes provisions in an existing will.
   • An appendix or addition: More generally, it can refer to any supplementary addition to a document or piece of writing.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The lawyer drafted a codicil to add a new beneficiary to the will.
  • She added a codicil to her will, leaving her jewelry to her granddaughter.
  • The contract had a codicil attached that clarified the delivery terms.

Advanced Usage

• "To append a codicil": To formally add a supplement to a will.
  • The testator decided to append a codicil rather than rewrite the entire will.
• "Codicillary" (adjective): Pertaining to or of the nature of a codicil.
  • The codicillary provisions were read after the main body of the will.

Variants and Related Words

• Testamentary: (adjective) Related to a will or testament.
  • The testamentary document was filed with the court.
• Addendum: (noun) An item of additional material added at the end of a book or document.
  • The report included an addendum with the latest data.

Synonyms

• Supplement: Something added to complete a thing or extend it.
• Rider: An addition or amendment to a document.
• Appendix: A section of extra information at the end of a book or document.

Related Phrases

• Execute a codicil: To sign and make a codicil legally valid.
  • He executed the codicil in the presence of two witnesses.
• Revoke by codicil: To cancel or annul a part of a will through a supplementary document.
  • The bequest to the cousin was revoked by a later codicil.

Noun

1. a supplement to a will; a testamentary instrument intended to alter an already executed will