testamentary
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or of the nature of a testament or will.
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given, bequeathed, done, or appointed by will.
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set forth or contained in a will.
adjective
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of or relating to a will or testament
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derived from, bequeathed, or appointed by a will
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contained or set forth in a will
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of testamentary
First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English word from Latin word testāmentārius. See testament, -ary
Example Sentences
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Don’t rule out the Legal Aid Society and National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, which deal with a lot of cases of undue influence and lack of testamentary capacity.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 11, 2026
There are stages of dementia, and it’s not clear from your letter whether your mother maintains testamentary capacity.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 11, 2026
Alternatively, you could each place your 50% interest in the home into a testamentary trust at your death, giving the surviving spouse the right to live there for life.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 10, 2026
Critics of testamentary freedom say it can also be used to coerce and control.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2015
They were aware of the quarrel between the General and his son, and that the former should die without testamentary instructions was not quite satisfactory.
From Dorrien of Cranston by Mitford, Bertram
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