testator

tes·ta·tor | \ ˈte-ˌstā-tər

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, te-ˈstā- \

Definition of testator

: a person who dies leaving a will or testament in force

Examples of testator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But all people don’t think the same way, so occasionally the testator wants to depart from a traditional method of asset disposition, for various reasons. — Wesley E. Wright, Houston Chronicle, "Elder Law: How much money will you leave your children?," 16 Aug. 2019

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“Testator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/testator. Accessed 7 Jul. 2020.

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