Definition of testation in English:
testation
nountɛˈsteɪʃ(ə)nteˈstāSHən
mass nounLaw The disposal of property by will.
Example sentencesExamples
- The principle of freedom of testation leaves a person free to choose who should benefit from the estate, and there is nothing to prevent him bequeathing everything to charity.
- The duty to support will limit a parent's freedom of testation and the liability of a parent's estate for support of a dependent child is established in our law.
- Perhaps the English system comes closer to seeing freedom of testation as a fundamental right.
- They do agree that the courts can override the power of testation but on what basis should they approach it.
- Once the maintenance needs have been met or no longer exist, freedom of testation becomes the determining factor.