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testate

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛsteɪt/
Definition of testate

adjective

[predic.]
  • having made a valid will before one dies: he desired to die testate

noun

  • a person who has died leaving a valid will.

Origin:

late Middle English (as a noun): from Latin testatus 'testified, witnessed', past participle of testari, from testis 'a witness'

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