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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There are stages of dementia, and it’s not clear from your letter whether your grandmother maintained testamentary capacity.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
A will can generally be contested among these grounds: lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence from a family member, and improper execution.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026
You can challenge a will, if there even was a will, based on undue influence, lack of testamentary capacity and/or fraud, among other reasons.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 2025
Critics of testamentary freedom say it can also be used to coerce and control.
From BBC • Jul. 29, 2015
It was a testamentary document precisely like the will read by Mr. Eldon, except that the residuary estate went to John Thaneford instead of Hugh Hildebrand.
From In Jeopardy by Sutphen, Van Tassel
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