testamentary
of, relating to, or of the nature of a testament or will.
given, bequeathed, done, or appointed by will.
set forth or contained in a will.
Origin of testamentary
1- Sometimes tes·ta·men·tal [tes-tuh-men-tl] /ˌtɛs təˈmɛn tl/ .
Other words from testamentary
- non·tes·ta·men·ta·ry, adjective
- un·tes·ta·men·tal, adjective
- un·tes·ta·men·ta·ry, adjective
Words Nearby testamentary
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How to use testamentary in a sentence
The blessings of his purchase in the first ages were, even as in the last, testamentary.
The Ordinance of Covenanting | John CunninghamIs not, this a curious case of testamentary right; human greed obliterating personal identity itself?
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XII. (of XXI.) | Thomas CarlyleThe imbecility and feebleness of mind resulting from extreme old age is another cause of testamentary incapacity.
The Curiosities and Law of Wills | John ProffattDefects of the senses do not incapacitate, if the testator possesses sufficient mind to perform a valid testamentary act.
The Curiosities and Law of Wills | John ProffattIt is from this case, as a starting point, has arisen the theory of monomania, as applied to testamentary capacity.
The Curiosities and Law of Wills | John Proffatt
British Dictionary definitions for testamentary
/ (ˌtɛstəˈmɛntərɪ) /
of or relating to a will or testament
derived from, bequeathed, or appointed by a will
contained or set forth in a will
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