codicil

cod·i·cil

noun \ˈkä-də-səl, -ˌsil\

Definition of CODICIL

1

: a legal instrument made to modify an earlier will

2

: appendix, supplement

— cod·i·cil·la·ry \ˌkä-də-ˈsi-lə-rē\ adjective

Examples of CODICIL

1. <a codicil to the treaty was necessary to clarify certain provisos that had proved to be ambiguous>

Origin of CODICIL

Middle English codicill, from Anglo-French *codicille, from Latin codicillus, diminutive of codic-, codex

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to CODICIL

Synonyms: afterword, appendix, addendum, excursus, supplement

Antonyms: foreword, introduction, preface, prologue (also prolog)

Related Words: coda, epilogue (also epilog), postlude; conclusion, ending, finale; accompaniment, addition, complement, postscript; follow-up, sequel; documentation; allonge, rider

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