testator

noun

tes·​ta·​tor ˈte-ˌstā-tər How to pronounce testator (audio)
te-ˈstā-
: a person who dies leaving a will or testament in force

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The testator also can take pre-emptive steps to establish his or her mental competence, such as making a video version of the will or undergoing a doctor’s exam near the time the will is executed. — Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The testator’s answers to questions are used to populate fields in the software. — Virginia Hammerle, Dallas News, 23 July 2023 See All Example Sentences for testator

Word History

Etymology

Middle English testatour, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin testator, from Latin testari

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of testator was in the 14th century

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“Testator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/testator. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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testator

noun
tes·​ta·​tor ˈtes-ˌtāt-ər How to pronounce testator (audio)
tes-ˈtāt-
: a person who leaves a will in force at the time of death

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testator

noun
tes·​ta·​tor ˈte-ˌstā-tər How to pronounce testator (audio)
: a person who dies leaving a will
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