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Devisee vs Recipient - What's the difference?

devisee | recipient |

As a verb devisee

is .

As a noun recipient is

container, vessel, recipient.

devisee

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (legal) the person or entity to whom property is devised in a will

    • recipient

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who receives, such as one who receives money or goods.
  • (medicine) An individual receiving donor organs or tissues.
  • (chemistry) The portion of an alembic or other still in which the distilled liquid is collected.

    • Usage notes

    "Recipient" is often reserved for the act of receiving such things as awards or medals. "receiver" is used for insignificant items.

    See also

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