Codicil

[L. Lat. codicillus, dim. from codex.] ( Law.) An addition or supplement to a will, for the purpose of altering, explaining, or adding to its contents. Of C., as of wills, the latter prevails where it contains provisions contradictory to those of a former. Every C. must be executed in the same manner as is thereby made requisite in the case of a will; viz., signed by the testator in the presence of two witne es at one time. Codicil'iary, a . After the manner of a codicil; of the nature of a codicil; as, a cod i ciliary testament. Codification, n. [Fr.] Act or proce of reducing laws to a code.