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
First Known Use: 15th century
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adjective
tes·tate
\ˈte-ˌstāt, -stət\
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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