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testament
tes·ta·ment T0125700 (tĕs′tə-mənt)n.1. Something that serves as tangible proof or evidence: The spacious plan of the city is a testament to the foresight of its founders.2. A statement of belief; a credo: my political testament.3. Law A usually formal, written directive providing for the disposition of one's property after death; a will.4. Testament Bible Either of the two main divisions of the Bible.5. Archaic A covenant between humans and God.
[Middle English, a will, from Latin testāmentum, from testārī, to make a will, from testis, witness; see trei- in Indo-European roots.]
tes′ta·men′tar·y (-mĕn′tə-rē, -mĕn′trē) adj.testament (ˈtɛstəmənt) n1. (Law) law a will setting out the disposition of personal property (esp in the phrase last will and testament)2. a proof, attestation, or tribute: his success was a testament to his skills. 3. (Ecclesiastical Terms) a. a covenant instituted between God and man, esp the covenant of Moses or that instituted by Christb. a copy of either the Old or the New Testament, or of the complete Bible[C14: from Latin: a will, from testārī to bear witness, from testis a witness] ˌtestaˈmental adj
Testament (ˈtɛstəmənt) n1. (Bible) either of the two main parts of the Bible; the Old Testament or the New Testament2. (Bible) the New Testament as distinct from the Oldtes•ta•ment (ˈtɛs tə mənt)
n. 1. a. a legal document disposing of one's personal property after death. b. a will. 2. (cap.) either the New Testament or the Old Testament. 3. a covenant, esp. between God and humans. 4. a proof; testimony. [1250–1300; Middle English: will, covenant < Latin testāmentum] tes`ta•men′ta•ry (-ˈmɛn tə ri, -ˈmɛn tri) adj. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  testament - a profession of belief; "he stated his political testament"credo, creed - any system of principles or beliefs | | 2. | testament - a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they diewillOld Testament - the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people; the first half of the Christian BibleNew Testament - the collection of books of the Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, the Pauline and other epistles, and Revelation; composed soon after Christ's death; the second half of the Christian Biblelegal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument - (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some rightcodicil - a supplement to a will; a testamentary instrument intended to alter an already executed willlaw, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"devise - a will disposing of real property | | 3. | testament - strong evidence for something; "his easy victory was a testament to his skill"testimonial, testimony - something that serves as evidence; "his effort was testimony to his devotion" | | 4. | Testament - either of the two main parts of the Christian Biblereligious text, religious writing, sacred text, sacred writing - writing that is venerated for the worship of a deityChristian Bible, Good Book, Holy Scripture, Holy Writ, Scripture, Bible, Word of God, Book, Word - the sacred writings of the Christian religions; "he went to carry the Word to the heathen" |
testamentnoun1. proof, evidence, testimony, witness, demonstration, tribute, attestation, exemplification His house is a testament to his Gothic tastes.2. will, last wishes a codicil to my will and testamenttestamentnounThat which confirms:attestation, authentication, confirmation, corroboration, demonstration, evidence, proof, substantiation, testimonial, testimony, validation, verification, warrant.Translationstestament (ˈtestəmənt) noun a written statement especially of what one wants to be done with one's personal property after one dies. This is his last will and testament. 遺囑 遗嘱Old Testament, New Testament the two main parts of the Bible. (基督教)《舊約全書》，《新約全書》 《旧约全书》，《新约全书》 testament
final will and testamentThe final form of one's legal will, which dictates what is to be done with one's estate upon death. We were all shocked to find out that John had been left out of Dad's final will and testament. According to her final will and testament, half of her fortune is to be donated to charity.See also: and, final, testament, willlast will and testamentThe final form of one's legal will, which dictates what is to be done with one's estate upon death. We were all shocked to find out that John had been left out of Dad's last will and testament. According to her last will and testament, half of her fortune is to be donated to charity.See also: and, last, testament, willlast will and testamenta will; the last edition of someone's will. The lawyer read Uncle Charles's last will and testament to a group of expectant relatives. Fred dictated his last will and testament on his deathbed.See also: and, last, testament, willtestament
testament: see New TestamentNew Testament,
the distinctively Christian portion of the Bible, consisting of 27 books of varying lengths dating from the earliest Christian period. The seven epistles whose authorship by St. Paul is undisputed were written c.A.D. 50–A.D.
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Christian name for the Hebrew Bible, which serves as the first division of the Christian Bible (see New Testament). The designations "Old" and "New" seem to have been adopted after c.A.D.
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in law, document expressing the wishes of a person (known as a testator) concerning the disposition of her property after her death. If a person dies intestate, i.e.
..... Click the link for more information. .testament1. Law a will setting out the disposition of personal property (esp in the phrase last will and testament) 2. a. a covenant instituted between God and man, esp the covenant of Moses or that instituted by Christ b. a copy of either the Old or the New Testament, or of the complete Bible
Testament1. either of the two main parts of the Bible; the Old Testament or the New Testament 2. the New Testament as distinct from the Old Testament
TestamentAnother name for a will. TESTAMENT, civil law. The appointment of an executor or testamentary heir, according to the formalities prescribed by law. Domat, Liv. 1, tit. 1, s. 1.
2. At first there were only two sorts of testaments among the Romans that called calatis comitiis, and another called in procinctu. (See below.) In the course of time these two sorts of testament having become obsolete, a third form was introduced, called per aes et libram, which was a fictitious sale of the inheritance to the heir apparent. The inconveniences which were experienced from these fictitious sales again changed the form of testaments; and the praetor introduced another which required the seal of seven witnesses. The emperors having increased the solemnity of those testaments, they were called written or solemn testaments, to distinguish them from nuncupative testaments which could be made without writing. Afterwards military testaments were introduced, in favor of soldiers actually engaged in military service.
3. Among the civilians there are various kinds of testaments, the principal of which are mentioned below.
4. A civil testament is one made according to all the forms prescribed by law, in contradistinction to a military testament, in making which some of the forms may be dispensed with. Civil testaments are more ancient than military ones; the former were in use during the time of Romulus, the latter were introduced during the time of Coriolanus. See Hist. de la Jurisp. Rom. de M. Terrason, p. 119.
5. A common testament is one which is made jointly by several persons. Such testaments are forbidden in Louisiana, Civ. Code of Lo. art. 1565, and by the laws of France, Code Civ. 968, in the same words, namely, "A testament cannot be made by the same act, by two or more persons, either for the benefit of a third person, or under the title of a reciprocal or mutual disposition."
6. A testament calatis comitiis, or made in the comitia, that is, the assembly of the Roman people, was an ancient manner of making wills used in times of peace among the Romans. The comitia met twice a year for this purpose. Those who wished to make such testaments caused to be convoked the assembly of the people by these words, calatis comitiis. None could make such will's that were not entitled to be at the assemblies of the people. This form of testament was repealed by the law of the Twelve Tables.
7. Testament ab irato, a term used in the civil law. A testament ab irato, is one made in a gust of passion or hatred against the presumptive heir rather than from a desire to benefit the devisee. When the facts of unreasonable anger are proved, the will is annulled as unjust, and as not having been freely made. Vide Ab irato.
8. A mystic testament is also called a solemn testament, because it requires more formality than a nuncupative testament; it is a form of making a will, which consists principally in enclosing it in an envelope and sealing it in the presence of witnesses.
9. This kind of testament is used in Louisiana. The following are the provisions of the civil code of that state on the subject, namely: the mystic or secret testament, otherwise called the close testament, is made in the following manner: the testator must, sign his dispositions, whether he has written. them himself, or has caused them to be written by another person. The paper containing, those dispositions, or the paper serving as their envelope, must be closed and sealed. The testator shall present it thus closed and sealed to the notary and to witnesses, or he shall cause it to be and sealed in their presence; then he shall declare to the notary, in the presence of the witnesses, that that paper contains his testament written by himself, or by another by his direction, and signed by him, the testator. The notary shall then draw up the act of superscription, which shall be written on that paper, or on the sheet that serves as its envelope, and that act shall be signed by the testator, and by the notary and the witnesses. Art. 1577, 5 M. R. 1 82. All that is above prescribed shall be done without interruption or turning aside to other acts; and in case the testator, by reason of any hindrance that has happened since the signing of the testament, cannot sign the act of superscription, mention shall be made of the declaration made by him thereof; without its being necessary, in that case, to increase the number of witnesses. Art. 1578. Those who know not how, or are not able to write, and those who know not how, or are not able to sign their names, cannot make dispositions in the form of the mystic will. Art. 1579. If any one of the witnesses to the act of superscription knows not how to sign, express mention shall be made thereof. In all cases the act must be signed by at least two witnesses. Art. 1580.
10. Nuncupative, testament, a term used in the civil law. A nuncupative testament was one made verbally, in the presence of seven witnesses; it was not necessary that it should have been, in writing; the proof of it was by parol evidence.
11. In Louisiana, testaments, whether nuncupative or mystic, must be drawn up in writing, either by the testator himself, or by some other person under his dictation. Civil Code of Lo. art. 1568. The custom of making verbal statements, that is to say, resulting from the mere deposition of witnesses, who were present when the testator made known to them his will, without his having committed it, or caused it to be committed to writing, is abrogated. Id. art. 1569. Nuncupative testaments may be made by public act, or by act under private signature. Id. art. 1570. See Will, nuncupative.
12. Olographic testament, a term used in the civil law. The olographic testament is that which is written wholly by the testator himself. In order to be valid, it must be entirely written, dated, and signed by the hand of the testator. It is subject to no other form. See Civil Code of Lo. art. testament
testamentOriginally, an instrument that provided for the disposition of personal property after death.Today,it is simply another word for a will,as in “last will and testament.” testament
Synonyms for testamentnoun proofSynonyms- proof
- evidence
- testimony
- witness
- demonstration
- tribute
- attestation
- exemplification
noun willSynonymsSynonyms for testamentnoun that which confirmsSynonyms- attestation
- authentication
- confirmation
- corroboration
- demonstration
- evidence
- proof
- substantiation
- testimonial
- testimony
- validation
- verification
- warrant
Synonyms for testamentnoun a profession of beliefRelated Wordsnoun a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they dieSynonymsRelated Words- Old Testament
- New Testament
- legal document
- legal instrument
- official document
- instrument
- codicil
- law
- jurisprudence
- devise
noun strong evidence for somethingRelated Wordsnoun either of the two main parts of the Christian BibleRelated Words- religious text
- religious writing
- sacred text
- sacred writing
- Christian Bible
- Good Book
- Holy Scripture
- Holy Writ
- Scripture
- Bible
- Word of God
- Book
- Word
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