Testator: meaning, definitions and examples

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testator

 

[ หˆtษ›stษ™หŒtษ”r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal context

A testator is an individual who makes a will, thereby specifying how they wish their property and affairs to be handled after their death. This person has the authority to determine the distribution of their estate and can appoint executors to manage the process. The role of a testator is pivotal in estate planning and ensuring that their wishes are honored.

Synonyms

decedent, estate planner, will-maker

Examples of usage

  • The testator outlined her wishes clearly in the will.
  • The testator must be of sound mind when creating a will.
  • As a testator, he designated his children as beneficiaries.
  • The will was challenged after the testator's death.

Translations

Translations of the word "testator" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น testador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคธเฅ€เคฏเคค เค•เคฐเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Testator

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penguji

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฟะพะฒั–ะดะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ testator

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้บ่จ€่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท testateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ testador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mirasรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ์–ธ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ูˆุตูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zลฏstavitel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zanechรกvateฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—ๅ˜ฑไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zapustnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ testator

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผาฑั€ะฐะณะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ›แƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ testator

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ testador

Word origin

The term 'testator' originates from the Latin word 'testator', which means 'one who gives testimony'. This Latin term is derived from 'testari', meaning 'to testify or declare'. Historically, the concept of a testator has been embedded in various legal traditions, reflecting the individual's authority to dictate the terms of their estate after death. The significance of a testator in legal contexts became increasingly pronounced in medieval Europe, shaping the evolution of wills and estate laws. Over the centuries, the notion has remained integral to estate planning, ensuring that one's personal and financial matters are handled according to their preferences. This legal recognition of the individual's rights highlights the importance placed on personal autonomy and the respect for one's wishes after death.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,962 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.