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[Latin testatus<\/em>, past participle of testari<\/em> to make a will]
1<\/strong> :<\/strong> having made a valid will [died ]
2<\/strong> :<\/strong> disposed of or governed by a will [ property] [a estate]
n :<\/strong> testator <\/a><\/p>\n

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Source: Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law \u00a91996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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