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Codicil vs Afterthought - What's the difference?

codicil | afterthought |

As nouns the difference between codicil and afterthought

is that codicil is (legal) an addition or supplement that explains, modifies, or revokes a will or part of one while afterthought is a reflection after an act; a later or subsequent thought, action, or expedient.

As a verb afterthought is

to expound as an afterthought.

codicil

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (legal) An addition or supplement that explains, modifies, or revokes a will or part of one.
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    • If Nick answered a question Wani listened to him and then gave a flat little codicil or correction.

    afterthought

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A reflection after an act; a later or subsequent thought, action, or expedient.
    • She packed her sandals only as an afterthought , but she was glad she did.
  • Something additional to the original plan or concept.
    • This whole remodeling was an afterthought , we were only going to paint and call it good.

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To expound as an afterthought.

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