testament

English

/ˈtɛst.ə.mənt/

noun
Definitions
  • (law) 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

Etymology

Derived from Latin testāmentum (testament, the publication of a will, a will, will, in Late Latin one of the divisions of the Bible).

Origin

Latin

testāmentum

Gloss

testament, the publication of a will, a will, will, in Late Latin one of the divisions of the Bible

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