letters testamentary

plural noun

, Law.

1. an instrument issued by a court or public official authorizing an executor to take control of and dispose of the estate of a deceased person.

Example Sentences

What are letters testamentary, and letters of administration?

From Project Gutenberg

The executor is then furnished with a copy of the will and with "letters testamentary."

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When a will has been duly proved and allowed, the court issues letters testamentary to the executor.

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