Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

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Residue

1. Something that is left over after a part is removed or disposed of; a remainder. 2. See residuary estate under ESTATE.

clear residue

The income deriving from funds used to pay a decedent's debts, administration expenses, and general legacies. - Also termed true residue.

lex Julia de residues

n. [Latin] Roman law. A law punishing persons who could not account for public money in their charge.

order assigning residue

A probate court's order naming the persons entitled to receive parts of an estate and allotting that share to each.

true residue

See CLEAR RESIDUE.