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Testate

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Meaning

(law) having left a legally valid last will and testament (of one who has died)..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (law) having left a legally valid last will and testament (of one who has died).
  2. (law) one who has left a valid will and testament
  3. (zoology) Having a test (external calciferous shell or endoskeleton)

Example Sentences

High frequency of species with acrostomy, eg species of the genera Euglypha, Assulina and Nebela, supports the conclusion that humidity is a major structuring force for testate amoebae at TH III.

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What does testate mean?

Testate means (law) having left a legally valid last will and testament (of one who has died)..

What is a synonym for testate?

Common synonyms include testacean, testaceous, testator.

What is the opposite of testate?

Possible antonyms include intestate.

How do you use testate in a sentence?

High frequency of species with acrostomy, eg species of the genera Euglypha, Assulina and Nebela, supports the conclusion that humidity is a major structuring force for testate amoebae at TH III.

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