come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or priciple) after a mental effort; "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"
To form in the mind by new combinations of ideas, new applications of principles, or new arrangement of parts; to formulate by thought; to contrive; to excogitate; to invent; to plan; to scheme; as, to devise an engine, a new mode of writing, a plan of defense, or an argument
A transfer of real property to a beneficiary under the terms of a decedent's will For income tax purposes, the term is used mainly in connection with determining the basis of property so acquired Basis is the value of the property at the date of death of the decedent, or the later alternate valuation date if chosen for estate tax purposes Receipt of property by devise is not a taxable event
(law) a gift of real property by will a will disposing of real property give by will, especially real property
arrange by systematic planning and united effort; "machinate a plot"; "organize a strike"; "devise a plan to take over the director's office"