Rĕs'i-dūe, n.

n. [Fr. résidu, Sp. & It. residuo, Lat. residuum, from residuus, that is left behind, remaining, from residere, to remain behind. See RESIDE.] 1. That which remains after a part is taken, separated, removed, or designated. The residue of them will I deliver to the sword. Jer. xv. 9. If church power had then prevailed over its victims, not a residue of English liberty would have been saved. I. Taylor.

2. The balance or remainder of a debt or account.
3. (Law.) That part of a testator's estate which is not disposed of in his will by particular and special legacies and devises, and which may remain after payment of debts and legacies.

Syn.—Rest; remainder; remnant; balance; residuum.