Definition of testate
: having left a valid will
- she died testate
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Origin and Etymology of testate
Middle English, from Latin testatus, past participle of testari to make a will
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First Known Use: 15th century
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legal Definition of testate
1
: having made a valid will
- died testate
2
: disposed of or governed by a will
- testate property
- a testate estate
Origin and Etymology of testate
Latin testatus, past participle of testari to make a will
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