noun
codicil
Codicil (noun) means (law) A document added to a will to explain, change or cancel part of it.
noun
1
(law) A document added to a will to explain, change or cancel part of it.
2
An extra clause added to alter a formal document, such as a treaty.
3
Anything added on afterwards, such as an extra section.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French codicille, which came from Latin cōdicillus, a diminutive of cōdex (see code).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of codicil?
"codicil" (noun) means (law) A document added to a will to explain, change or cancel part of it.
What are the different meanings of codicil?
"codicil" has 3 main meanings: 1. (law) A document added to a will to explain, change or cancel part of it; 2. An extra clause added to alter a formal document, such as a treaty; 3. Anything added on afterwards, such as an extra section.
