Lat. In the civil law. A testament; a will, or last will. In old English lair. A testament or will; a disposition of property made in contemplation of death. Bract, fol. 60. A general name for any instrument of conveyance, including deeds and charters, and so called either because it furnished written testimony of the conveyance, or because it was authenticated by witnesses, … [Read more...] about TESTAMENTUM
TESTATRIX
A woman who makes a will; a woman who dies leaving a will; a female testator. … [Read more...] about TESTATRIX
TESTATE
One who dies having made a testament; a testator. A person who has a valid will at the time of death. … [Read more...] about TESTATE
TESTATOR
One who makes or has made a testament or will; one who dies leaving a will. This term is borrowed from the civil law. Inst. 2, 14, 5, 6. Testatoris ultima voluntas est perimplenda secundum veram intentionem suam. Co. Litt 322. The last will of a testator is to be thoroughly fulfilled according to his real intention. … [Read more...] about TESTATOR
TESTAMENTA LATISSIMAM INTERPRETATIONEM HABERE DEBENT
Latin, meaning Testaments ought to have the broadest interpretation. … [Read more...] about TESTAMENTA LATISSIMAM INTERPRETATIONEM HABERE DEBENT