Testator

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛstəˌtɔr/

Definitions of testator

noun a person who makes a will

Example Sentences

A1 The testator left behind a will for his family to follow.

A2 The testator's signature on the document confirmed his wishes.

B1 The testator appointed a trusted friend as the executor of the will.

B2 The testator's estate was divided according to his instructions in the will.

C1 The testator's heirs contested the validity of the will in court.

C2 The testator's last will and testament was carefully drafted by his lawyer.

Examples of testator in a Sentence

formal The testator's last will and testament clearly outlined the distribution of their assets.

informal My great aunt was the testator of the family estate.

slang The testator left behind a massive inheritance for their loved ones.

figurative As the testator of our group project, it is important to delegate tasks efficiently.

Grammatical Forms of testator

• plural: testators
• comparative: more testator
• superlative: most testator
• present tense: testates
• future tense: will testate
• perfect tense: has testated
• continuous tense: is testating
• singular: testator
• positive degree: testator
• infinitive: to testate
• gerund: testating
• participle: testated

Origin and Evolution of testator

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'testator' originated from the Latin word 'testator' which means 'one who makes a will'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'testator' has retained its original meaning of someone who makes a will, and is commonly used in legal contexts to refer to a person who has written a will to distribute their property after death.