testament

Meanings

Noun

a profession of belief
- "he stated his political testament"
a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die
strong evidence for something
- "his easy victory was a testament to his skill"
either of the two main parts of the Christian Bible
A solemn, authentic instrument in writing, by which a person declares his or her will as to disposal of his or her inheritance (estate and effects) after his or her death, benefiting specified heir(s).
One of the two parts to the scriptures of the Christian religion: the New Testament, considered by Christians to be a continuation of the Hebrew scriptures, and the Hebrew scriptures themselves, which they refer to as the Old Testament.
A tangible proof or tribute.
A credo, expression of conviction.

Verb

To make a will.
To bequeath or leave by will.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English testament, from Old French testament, from Latin testāmentum (“the publication of a will, a will, testament, in Late Latin one of the divisions of the Bible”), from testor (“I am a witness, testify, attest, make a will”), from testis (“one who attests, a witness”).

Synonyms

last will, last will and testament, will

Scrabble Score: 11

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Words With Friends Score: 13

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