Testamentum
/tɛs.taˈmɛn.tum/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal document by which a person declares their wishes as to the disposition of their property after death; a will.
The testator executed the testamentum before two witnesses to ensure its validity.
Forms
- testamentum
- testamenta
- testamenti
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Commentary
The term 'testamentum' is primarily used in civil law contexts to denote a will; drafting should clarify the testator’s intentions to prevent disputes.
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