tes·ta·men·ta·ry

[tes-tuh-men-tuh-ree, -men-tree]
adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a testament or will.
2.
given, bequeathed, done, or appointed by will.
3.
set forth or contained in a will.
Also, tes·ta·men·tal.

Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English < Latin testāmentārius. See testament, -ary

Related forms
non·tes·ta·men·ta·ry, adjective
un·tes·ta·men·tal, adjective
un·tes·ta·men·ta·ry, adjective
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testamentary (ˌtɛstəˈmɛntərɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
—adj
1.  of or relating to a will or testament
2.  derived from, bequeathed, or appointed by a will
3.  contained or set forth in a will

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