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Script and Devise

noun

  • A written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance.
  • Something written by hand.
    • usage: "she recognized his handwriting"; "his hand was illegible"
  • A particular orthography or writing system.

verb

  • Write a script for.
    • usage: "The playwright scripted the movie"

noun

  • A will disposing of real property.
  • Law) a gift of real property by will. (

verb

  • Come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort.
    • usage: "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"
  • Arrange by systematic planning and united effort.
    • usage: "machinate a plot"; "organize a strike"; "devise a plan to take over the director's office"
  • Give by will, especially real property. .

devise is a transfer of real property under a will. The donor is the devisor, and the recipient is the devisee.