residuary

• Adjectif utilisé dans un contexte juridique pour décrire ce qui reste ou est résiduel, en particulier en ce qui concerne une succession après paiement des dettes et exécution des legs particuliers.

An adjective used in legal contexts to describe something that remains or is left over, especially in relation to an estate after debts and specific bequests have been settled.

1. Entitled to the remainder of an estateC2formallegal

   Relating to the part of an estate that remains after all debts, taxes, and specific bequests have been paid.

   résiduaire (droit des successions)

   • The residuary beneficiary received the remaining assets of the trust.
   • According to the will, the residuary clause distributes what is left.
   • The lawyer explained the rights of the residuary legatee.

   Synonymesremainingresidual

2. Remaining or leftoverC2formal

   Relating to or indicating a remainder or leftover part.

   résiduel

   • The residuary amount was donated to charity.
   • After the main expenses, the residuary funds were minimal.
   • The contract addressed the residuary obligations of the parties.

   Synonymesexcessleftremainingresidualresiduesurplus