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DictionarycodicilDocument amendment
noun

codicil

KAH-duh-sul/ˈkɑːdəsl/

An addition that changes or supplements a document, especially a will.

The woman signs a codicil attached to her will.

Older East Asian woman signs small amendment attached to document clearly labeled WILL and CODICIL.
Etymology
codicLatinbook
+ilLatinsmall

The pieces express a “little book” or short writing. In legal use, this became a supplementary writing that explains or changes a will’s terms.

In context

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a codicil is usually much shorter than a last will as it only indicates the changes you want to make
Codicil to Will - GUIDE

More examples

  • A codicil names her niece as the new executor.
  • The lawyer reviews the will and its two codicils.
  • A codicil to the agreement clarifies the payment schedule.

Forms

codicil · codicils

Similar words

amendment
Any formal change to a document, not especially a will.
addendum
Adds supplementary material without necessarily changing the original provisions.
rider
Adds conditions to a contract, policy, or bill.