testament
Other forms: testaments
A testament is a statement of belief. The most famous testaments are the two parts of the Christian Bible: the Old and New Testaments.
A testament states a belief or gives some kind of direction. The document people leave behind at death is known as the "last will and testament." It gives lawyers directions for dividing their possessions among family and friends. Also, you could say that an A in math class is a testament to your math skills. If you give to charity, that’s a testament to your character. Any testament is a strong statement of some kind.
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strong evidence for something“his easy victory was a testament to his skill”
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type of:
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testimonial, testimony
something that serves as evidence
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testimonial, testimony
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a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die
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synonyms:
will
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types:
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Old Testament
the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people; the first half of the Christian Bible
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New Testament
the collection of books of the Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, the Pauline and other epistles, and Revelation; composed soon after Christ's death; the second half of the Christian Bible
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devise
a will disposing of real property
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type of:
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instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document
(law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right
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Old Testament
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a profession of belief
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