testator
a person who makes a will.
a person who has died leaving a valid will.
Origin of testator
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How to use testator in a sentence
After the testator's death the corporation was authorized by statute to increase its capital stock.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesThe blood of sacrifice was typical at once of the blood of the Mediator, and of his death as the great testator.
The Ordinance of Covenanting | John CunninghamThe question assumes this form: did the testator at the time he executed his will have sufficient mental capacity to do it.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesA testator may write his own will, indeed to do so would be a good test of will-making capacity.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesThus, should a person mentioned as legatee die before the testator, the legacy would be invalid.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney Bolles
British Dictionary definitions for testator
feminine testatrix (tɛˈsteɪtrɪks)
/ (tɛˈsteɪtə) /
a person who makes a will, esp one who dies testate
Origin of testator
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