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Use in Literature

Codicils

But, in the lapse of time, her wishes in regard to certain minor legacies, left to different relatives, had undergone some modification; and it became necessary to add three or four Codicils to the original document.–Wilkie Collins in The Moonstone.

Conquest and the formalities of law established the use of codicils.–Edward Gibbon in Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, vol 4.

The declaration of Augustus relieved their doubts, gave a legal sanction to confidential testaments and codicils, and gently unravelled the forms and restraints of the republican jurisprudence.–Edward Gibbon in Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, vol 4.

These are the salt of the earth, and do not often have their names in the Sunday papers, unless it is in the matter of their wills and codicils.–Harold MacGrath in Half a Rogue.

There are two codicils, one in favour of his servants, and the other of' his dogs, cats, and creatures; which was a little unnecessary, for lady Cardigan has exactly his turn for saving every thing's life.–Horace Walpole in Letters of Horace Walpole, vol 2.

This did not represent his complete or final testament, for he added codicils at various times, the latest being executed the day before his death.–Filson Young in Christopher Columbus, vol 5.

Nonfiction Usage

Bibliographic Usage

Barker, Edmund Henry. Author of "The Will and the codicils of Mary Ann Magdalena Faber, of Nether-Poppleton, near York, who died January 31st 1821; with facts and observations proving their authenticity, and the competancy of the testatrix." Published in 1821.

Barnard, Thomas. Born in 1685 and died in 1750, authored "An historical character relating to the holy and exemplary life of the Right Honourable Lady Elisabeth Hastings: to which are added: I.One of the codicils of her last will, setting forth her device of lands to the provost and scholars of Queen's college in Oxford, for the interest of twelve northern schools. II.Some observations resulting therefrom. III.A schedule of her other perpetual charities; with the principal rules for their administration. By Thomas Barnard." Published in 1742.

Barnum, Phineas Taylor. Born in 1810 and died in 1891, authored "Will & codicils, admitted to probate, April 11th 1891." Published in 1891.

Bellahouston Bequest Fund. Publication of "Bellahouston Bequest Fund." Deed of instructions and codicils by Misses Elizabeth Steven and Grace Steven, of Bellahouston, dated 25th August, 1871; 27th January, 1874; and 26th February, 1887; and recorded 14th June, 1888. Published in 1888.

Berkeley, McAdam. Born in 1899 and died in 1992, authored "Seven letters to counsel: or, The irritable codicils of A.S. Cory." Publisher: Vantage Press (New York). Published in 1965.

• Preface iv
• Use in Literature 1
• Codicils 1
• Nonfiction Usage 2
• Bibliographic Usage 2
• Lexicographic Usage 6
• Index 11