testament
Americannoun
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Law.
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either of the two major portions of the Bible: the Mosaic or old covenant or dispensation, or the Christian or new covenant or dispensation.
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(initial capital letter) the New Testament, as distinct from the Old Testament.
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(initial capital letter) a copy of the New Testament.
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a covenant, especially between God and humans.
noun
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law a will setting out the disposition of personal property (esp in the phrase last will and testament )
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a proof, attestation, or tribute
his success was a testament to his skills
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a covenant instituted between God and man, esp the covenant of Moses or that instituted by Christ
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a copy of either the Old or the New Testament, or of the complete Bible
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noun
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either of the two main parts of the Bible; the Old Testament or the New Testament
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the New Testament as distinct from the Old
Other Word Forms
- testamental adjective
Etymology
Origin of testament
1250–1300; Middle English: will, covenant < Latin testāmentum, equivalent to testā ( rī ) to bear witness ( testate ) + -mentum -ment
Example Sentences
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“It’s testament to the quality of the coaching, the quality of the players,” Notre Dame coach Matt Sargeant said of the league’s success.
From Los Angeles Times
The moment was a testament to Glenn’s growth, she said.
From Los Angeles Times
Outside, the hulking infrastructure is now a testament to a long-gone era of space cooperation.
From Barron's
"Billy Steinberg's life was a testament to the enduring power of a well-written song - and to the idea that honesty, when set to music, can outlive us all," the family's statement read.
From BBC
She told him her ability to now discuss what she went through was testament to the support she has around her.
From BBC
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