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codicil A codicil is of similar nature to a will as regards both its purposes and the formalities relating to it, but in general it is supplemental to and considered as annexed to a will previously made, being executed for the purpose of adding to, varying or revoking the provisions of that will. A codicil is nevertheless capable of independent existence, so that the revocation of a will does not necessarily affect the revocation of a codicil thereto. It is a supplement to a will containing anything which the testator wishes to add or any explanation or revocation of what the will cantains. |