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testament

/ˈtɛs.tə.mənt/noun3 syllables

Testament means: a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die.

Synonyms for testament4

noun, as in a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die

also used for testament

last will and testament, last will, testimony

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What does testament mean?4

noun

1

a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die

2

either of the two main parts of the Christian Bible

3

a profession of belief“he stated his political testament”

4

strong evidence for something“his easy victory was a testament to his skill”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Testament in a sentence

  • At times, a small gift can serve as a testament of a great love.galoosh33
  • The barricade stood firm, a testament to their teamwork.Nuel
  • Carlos's herd was a testament to his hard work and dedication.Amastan
  • She believes her service award is a testament to her perseverance.always
  • You are a testament to the power of quiet resilience.Igider
  • The team's victory was a testament to their maturity and ability to handle pressure.calypsow
  • Their love story is a testament to the magic of marriage.Nuel
  • Her success is a testament to her hard work and determination.mraz

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of testament

as a noun

plural
testaments