testator

[ tes-tey-ter, te-stey-ter ]

noun

, Law.

1. a person who makes a will.
2. a person who has died leaving a valid will.

testator

/ tɛˈsteɪtrɪks; tɛˈsteɪtə /

noun

1. a person who makes a will, esp one who dies testate

Word History and Origins

Origin of testator¹

1275–1325; < Latin testātor; testate, -tor; replacing Middle English testatour < Anglo-French

Word History and Origins

Origin of testator¹

C15: from Anglo-French testatour, from Late Latin testātor, from Latin testārī to make a will; see testament

Example Sentences

After the testator's death the corporation was authorized by statute to increase its capital stock.

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The blood of sacrifice was typical at once of the blood of the Mediator, and of his death as the great Testator.

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The question assumes this form: did the testator at the time he executed his will have sufficient mental capacity to do it.

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A testator may write his own will, indeed to do so would be a good test of will-making capacity.

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Thus, should a person mentioned as legatee die before the testator, the legacy would be invalid.

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