testament
noun
tes·ta·ment
ˈte-stə-mənt 
1
a
: a tangible proof or tribute
b
: an expression of conviction : creed
2
a
: an act by which a person determines the disposition of their property after death
b
: will
3
a
Testament
: either of two main divisions of the Bible
b
archaic
: a covenant between God and the human race
Examples of testament in a Sentence
The success of the album, which is only available online, is a testament to the power of the Internet.
a person's last will and testament
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
Their pride, leadership and commitment are a testament to what’s possible when opportunity meets purpose.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
But his turn toward the Sabbath took him in an unexpected direction, and the book contains evidence of genuine spiritual struggle, which is the best testament a man of faith can leave.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2025
With four bedrooms and five bathrooms stretched across more than 5,600 square feet under roof, the residence is a testament to contemporary Hawaiian design.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 22 Dec. 2025
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
Their pride, leadership and commitment are a testament to what’s possible when opportunity meets purpose.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
But his turn toward the Sabbath took him in an unexpected direction, and the book contains evidence of genuine spiritual struggle, which is the best testament a man of faith can leave.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2025
With four bedrooms and five bathrooms stretched across more than 5,600 square feet under roof, the residence is a testament to contemporary Hawaiian design.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Testament.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/testament. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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testament
noun
tes·ta·ment
ˈtes-tə-mənt
1
capitalized
: either of the two chief parts of the Bible
2
3
: the legal instructions for the distribution of a person's belongings after death : will
Legal Definition
testament
noun
tes·ta·ment
ˈtes-tə-mənt
1
: an act by which a person determines the disposition of his or her property after death
a testament of property
2
: will
Note: A testament was formerly concerned specifically with personal property, as in the phrase last will and testament. Now a will covers both personal and real property and the terms will and testament are generally synonymous, but the phrase lives on.
Etymology
Latin testamentum, from testari to call as a witness, make a will, from testis witness
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