testamentary

[ tes-tuh-men-tuh-ree, -men-tree ]

/ ˌtɛs təˈmɛn tə ri, -ˈmɛn tri /

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adjective

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.

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Sometimes tes·ta·men·tal

[tes-tuh-men-tl] /ˌtɛs təˈmɛn tl/ .

Origin of testamentary

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English word from Latin word testāmentārius.See testament, -ary

OTHER WORDS FROM testamentary

non·tes·ta·men·ta·ry, adjectiveun·tes·ta·men·tal, adjectiveun·tes·ta·men·ta·ry, adjective

Words nearby testamentary

testaceous, test act, testacy, testalgia, testament, testamentary, testamentary trust, testate, testator, testatrix, test ban

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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 Cunningham
Is 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 Carlyle
The imbecility and feebleness of mind resulting from extreme old age is another cause of testamentary incapacity.
The Curiosities and Law of Wills|John Proffatt
Defects 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 Proffatt

It 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

testamentary

/ (ˌtɛstəˈmɛntərɪ) /

adjective

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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