Dictionary definition · devise
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"excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"
- arrange by systematic planning and united effort"machinate a plot"
- give by will, especially real property
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).