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tes·tate | \ ˈte-ˌstāt 
, -stət \
, -stət \Definition of testate
: having left a valid will
she died testate
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testate
adjectivetes·tate | \ ˈte-ˌstāt, -stət \
\Legal Definition of testate
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : having made a valid will
died testate
2 : disposed of or governed by a will
testate property a testate estate
testate
nounLegal Definition of testate (Entry 2 of 2)
: testator
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