Definition for TEST-A-MENT'A-RY

TEST-A-MENT'A-RY, a.

  1. Pertaining to a will or to wills; as, testamentary causes in law.
  2. Bequeathed by will; given by testament; as, testamentary charities. Atterbury.
  3. Done by testament or will. Testamentary guardian of a minor, is one appointed by the deed or will of a father, until the child becomes of age.

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