Defn: A certificate of merit or proficiency; — so called from the
Latin words, Ita testamur, with which it commences.
TESTATE
Tes"tate, a. Etym: [L. testatus, p.p. of testari. See Testament.]
(Law)
Defn: Having made and left a will; as, a person is said to die testate. Ayliffe.
TESTATE
Tes"tate, n. (Law)
Defn: One who leaves a valid will at death; a testate person. [R.]
TESTATION
Tes*ta"tion, n. Etym: [L. testatio.]
Defn: A witnessing or witness. [Obs.] Bp. Hall.
TESTATOR
Tes*ta"tor, n. Etym: [L.: cf. F. testateur.] (Law)
Defn: A man who makes and leaves a will, or testament, at death.
TESTATRIX
Tes*ta"trix, n. Etym: [L.] (Law)