Synonyms for codicil

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kod-uh-suh l

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɒd ə səl

Définition of codicil

Origin : early 15c., from Middle French codicille, from Latin codicillus "a short writing, a small writing tablet," diminutive of codex (genitive codicis), see code (n.).

noun added part to document

Example sentences :

The codicil was written and signed with the Admiral's own hand.
Extract from : « Christopher Columbus and His Monument Columbia » by Various

“I think I quite understand the nature of the codicil,” the solicitor said.
Extract from : « The Nebuly Coat » by John Meade Falkner

But for nearly a week Moya added a codicil silently to her prayer.
Extract from : « The Highgrader » by William MacLeod Raine

(Oct. 15) Adds a codicil to his will with a few alterations of bequests.
Extract from : « Luca Signorelli » by Maud Cruttwell

I was goin' to take this to Ferret on my way home—and it's the codicil to my will, this is.
Extract from : « The Giant's Robe » by F. Anstey

What the codicil is, my dear brethren, it is not our business to inquire.
Extract from : « Roundabout Papers » by William Makepeace Thackeray

The will and codicil were confirmed, and Lady Mason continued to live at the farm.
Extract from : « Orley Farm » by Anthony Trollope

She had seen the signature, and written the codicil, and could explain the motive.
Extract from : « Orley Farm » by Anthony Trollope

The body of the will was in the handwriting of the widow, as was also the codicil.
Extract from : « Orley Farm » by Anthony Trollope

The question was whether he had been employed to make this codicil.
Extract from : « Orley Farm » by Anthony Trollope

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