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 his or her property after death
b
: will
3
a
capitalized
: 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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Andriana Eliadis, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
That was the biggest testament to what Soulection and myself are about.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
The recognition and rewards that come with it are a testament to how far he’s come.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
That the museum building at Ada and Taylor survives, much less hosts the National Public Housing Museum, is a testament to Beverly’s efforts.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Testament.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/testament. Accessed 12 Apr. 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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