codicil

see definition of codicil

nounadded part to document

Synonyms for codicil

noun added part to document

agreement

noun. document of concurrence, contract

agreements

noun. document of concurrence, contract

amendment

noun. addition to a document

amendments

noun. addition to a document

appendices

noun. added material at end of document

Word Origin & History

early 15c., from Middle French codicille, from Latin codicillus "a short writing, a small writing tablet," diminutive of codex (genitive codicis), see code (n.).

Example Sentences for codicil

The codicil was written and signed with the Admiral's own hand.

“I think I quite understand the nature of the codicil,” the solicitor said.

But for nearly a week Moya added a codicil silently to her prayer.

(Oct. 15) Adds a codicil to his will with a few alterations of bequests.

I was goin' to take this to Ferret on my way home—and it's the codicil to my will, this is.

What the codicil is, my dear brethren, it is not our business to inquire.

The will and codicil were confirmed, and Lady Mason continued to live at the farm.

She had seen the signature, and written the codicil, and could explain the motive.

The body of the will was in the handwriting of the widow, as was also the codicil.

The question was whether he had been employed to make this codicil.