2. (Math.)
Defn: The quantity or sum that is left after subtraction, or after any deduction.
3. (Law)
Defn: An estate in expectancy, generally in land, which becomes an estate in possession upon the determination of a particular prior estate, created at the same time, and by the same instrument; for example, if land be conveyed to A for life, and on his death to B, A's life interest is a particuar estate, and B's interest is a remainder, or estate in remainder.
Syn.
— Balance; rest; residue; remnant; leavings.
REMAINDER
Re*main"der, a.
Defn: Remaining; left; left over; refuse.
Which is as dry as the remainder biscuit After a voyage. Shak.
REMAINDER-MAN
Re*main"der-man (- mân), n.; pl. Remainder-men (-mên). (Law)
Defn: One who has an estate after a particular estate is determined.
See Remainder, n., 3. Blackstone.
REMAKE
Re*make" (r-mk"), v. t.