Synonyms of codicil

codicil

noun

ˈkä-də-səl 

as in appendix

a part added at the end of a book or periodical

a codicil to the treaty was necessary to clarify certain provisos that had proved to be ambiguous

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appendix
• addendum
• afterword
• supplement
• epilogue
• documentation
• addition
• excursus
• conclusion
• sequel
• coda
• postscript
• accompaniment
• finale
• ending
• postlude
• complement
• follow-up
• rider
• allonge

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• introduction
• preface
• foreword
• prologue

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of codicil

Norah and Magdalen learn that they were technically born out of wedlock and, because of a legitimacy codicil in their father’s will, are therefore unable to receive their parents’ money. — Literary Hub, 24 July 2026

Catalin Moreno Voss, Ello’s co-founder and chief technology officer, had heard a lot of interesting stories and codicils from job applicants in his career. — Stacy St Clair, The Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2024

Sign a codicil or a new will with all the required formalities. — Dallas News, 18 Sep. 2022

The codicil — which is to be found in the same reality that gave rise to the concept of a casual restaurant — is not to disturb other diners. — Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2021