SINCE 1828
testate
adjective
tes·tate
| \ ˈte-ˌstāt,
-stət\
-stət\
Definition of testate
: having left a valid will
she died testate
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testate
adjective
tes·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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