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 Devise \De*vise"\, n. [OF. devise division, deliberation, wish,
   will, testament. See {Device}.]
   1. The act of giving or disposing of real estate by will; --
      sometimes improperly applied to a bequest of personal
      estate.
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   2. A will or testament, conveying real estate; the clause of
      a will making a gift of real property.
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            Fines upon devises were still exacted. --Bancroft.
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   3. Property devised, or given by will.
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