Residuary
/rɪˈzɪdʒueri/
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Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Primarily used in legal documents, wills, and inheritances to describe what's left after specific distributions. 
The residuary clause in the will specified how to distribute remaining assets.
Pro Tip 2/3After Others
It refers to the remainder after all other parts or shares have been allocated or given out. 
He received a watch, while I was named the residuary beneficiary.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Primary
'Residuary' is not the first choice; it indicates what is available after the primary elements are dealt with. 
She got the family home, I got the residuary assets.
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BalanceExcessLeftoverRemainRemnantRestSurplus
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