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- [in-tes-tuh-see]
- /ɪnˈtɛs tə si/
- /ɪnˈtestəsɪ/
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- [in-tes-tuh-see]
- /ɪnˈtɛs tə si/
Definitions of intestacy word
- noun intestacy the state or fact of being intestate at death. 1
- noun intestacy (legal) the state of being intestate, or of dying without having made a valid will. 1
- noun intestacy the fact or state of dying intestate 0
- noun intestacy (law) the state of being intestate, or of dying without having made a valid will. 0
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Origin of intestacy
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1760-70; intest(ate) + -acy
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Parts of speech for Intestacy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
intestacy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
intestacy usage trend in Literature
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