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Lat. In old English law and practice. A solemn formula of attestation by the sovereign, used at the conclusion of charters, and other public Instruments, and also of original writs out of chancery. Spelman. … [Read more...] about TESTE MEIPSO

civil law. A testamentary heir is one who is constituted heir by testament executed in the form prescribed by law. He is so called to distinguish him from the legal heirs, who are called to the succession by the law; and from conventional heirs, who are so constituted by a contract inter vivos. See Haeres factus; Devisee. … [Read more...] about TESTAMENTARY HEIR

In practice. The concluding clause, commencing with the word "Witness," etc. A writ which bears the teste is sometimes said to be tested. "Teste" is a word commonly used in the last part of every writ, wherein the date is contained, beginning with the words, "Teste meipso," meaning the sovereign, if the writ be an original writ, or be issued in the name of the sovereign; but, … [Read more...] about TESTE OF A WRIT

The intent of the testator when making the will. … [Read more...] about TESTAMENTARY INTENT

To be tested is to hear the teste, (g. t.) … [Read more...] about TESTED