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Meaning of devise
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
devise
n 1: a will disposing of real property
2: (law) a gift of real property by will
v 1: come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or
principle) after a mental effort; "excogitate a way to
measure the speed of light" [syn: {invent}, {contrive},
{devise}, {excogitate}, {formulate}, {forge}]
2: arrange by systematic planning and united effort; "machinate
a plot"; "organize a strike"; "devise a plan to take over the
director's office" [syn: {organize}, {organise}, {prepare},
{devise}, {get up}, {machinate}]
3: give by will, especially real property
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