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devisor

/dɪˈvaɪzə/

/dɪˈvaɪzɚ/

Translations

devisornoun

devisors

/dɪˈvaɪzə/

/dɪˈvaɪzɚ/

In mathematics, a devisor is a number by which another number is divided.

В математике делитель — это число, на которое делится другое число.

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Synonyms

devisoradjective

/dɪˈvaɪ.zə/

/dɪˈvaɪ.zɚ/

Used attributively in legal contexts (e.g., "devisor intent").

Synonyms

devisornoun

A person who devises or invents something.

The devisor of the new software received an award for innovation.

A person who bequeaths property in a will.

The devisor left his estate to his grandchildren.

devisoradjective

Relating to a devisor or to the act of devising property by will.

In probate law, the court must ascertain the devisor intent from the wording of the will.