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testamentary

tes·ta·men·ta·ry
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [tes-tuh-men-tuh-ree, -men-tree]
    • /ˌtɛs təˈmɛn tə ri, -ˈmɛn tri/
    • /testəˈmentərɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tes-tuh-men-tuh-ree, -men-tree]
    • /ˌtɛs təˈmɛn tə ri, -ˈmɛn tri/

Definitions of testamentary word

  • adjective testamentary of, relating to, or of the nature of a testament or will. 1
  • adjective testamentary given, bequeathed, done, or appointed by will. 1
  • adjective testamentary set forth or contained in a will. 1
  • adjective testamentary relating to a will 1
  • adjective testamentary bearing testament 1
  • adjective testamentary of or relating to a will or testament 0
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Origin of testamentary

First appearance:

before 1425
One of the 25% oldest English words
First recorded in 1425-75; late Middle English word from Latin word testāmentārius. See testament, -ary

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Parts of speech for Testamentary

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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testamentary popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Related words

  • letters testamentary

    a document issued by the probate court or some officer who has authority, directing the person named as executor in a will to act in that capacity

  • living trust

    a trust that takes effect during the lifetime of the settlor.

  • prerogative court

    a former ecclesiastical court in England and Ireland for the trial of certain testamentary cases.

  • testamentary trust

    a trust set up under the terms of a will.
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