Synonyms for
Testament
Definition
a legal document that says what a person wants to happen to their property and possessions after they die
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
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Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- last will and testament
- last testament
- written testament
- oral testament
- testament to
- bear testament to
- clear testament
Word family
Usage note
While 'testament' can refer to a will, it is more commonly used to mean evidence or proof of something. The phrase 'last will and testament' is a common legal term.
Example sentences
- My grandmother's testament said that her jewelry should be given to her granddaughter.
- He wrote a testament to express his wishes after his death.
- The lawyer read the testament to the family members.
- The testament was signed and witnessed by two people.
- The testament was filed with the probate court.
Quotes
The last will and testament of any person, if it be not extravagant, is entitled to legal respect.
The best testament to a person's character is their behavior when they think no one is watching.
A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others. And in that testament lies the power of leadership.