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Testament - What does it mean?

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testament

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (legal) A solemn, authentic instrument in writing, by which a person declares his or her will as to disposal of his or her inheritance (estate and effects) after his or her death, benefiting specified heir(s).
  • One of the two parts to the scriptures of the Christian religion: the New Testament, considered by Christians to be a continuation of the Hebrew scriptures, and the Hebrew scriptures themselves, which they refer to as the Old Testament.
  • A tangible proof or tribute.
  • A credo, expression of conviction
    • ''The prime minister's speech was a glowing testament to the cabinet's undying commitment to the royal cause

    Synonyms

    * (law) will, last will and testament, last will

    Derived terms

    * testamentary * Old Testament * New Testament * Final Testament * holographic testament

    Related terms

    * intestate * testate * testator * testify * testimonial * testimony

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    Not English

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