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
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That’s when the bank will ask for those letters testamentary.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
The executor or administrator of your mother’s estate must present court-ordered letters testamentary or letters of administration to access your mother’s accounts.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
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
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 Van Tassel Sutphen
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