intestable

[ in-tes-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

, Law.

1. not legally qualified to make a will, as an infant or a lunatic.

Word History and Origins

Origin of intestable¹

1580–90; < Latin intestābilis disqualified from bearing witness, equivalent to in- in- ³ + testā ( rī ) to bear witness + -bilis -ble; testify

Example Sentences

Associated words: intestate, intestacy, testate, testacy, testamentary, testator, testatrix, surrogate, bequeathable, bequeather, bequeathment, bequest, codicil, devisee, devisor, intestable, legacy, legatee, legator, testable, nuncupative. will, v. bequeath, devise, leave; decree, ordain, direct, order; wish, desire, want. willful, a. refractory, headstrong, perverse, disobedient, inflexible. willing, a. disposed, voluntary, desirous. willingness, n. readiness, disposition, alacrity. will-o'-the-wisp, n. ignis fatuus, Jack-o'-lantern, Jack-with-a-lantern. willow, n. osier.

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