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testator

noun
tes·​ta·​tor | \ ˈte-ˌstā-tər How to pronounce testator (audio) , 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

First Known Use of testator

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for testator

Middle English testatour, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin testator, from Latin testari

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testator

noun
tes·​ta·​tor | \ ˈte-ˌstā-tər How to pronounce testator (audio) \

Legal Definition of testator

: a person who dies leaving a will

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