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testament
[ tes-tuh-muhnt ]
noun
- Law.
- a will, especially one that relates to the disposition of one's personal property.
- either of the two major portions of the Bible: the Mosaic or old covenant or dispensation, or the Christian or new covenant or dispensation.
- (initial capital letter) the New Testament, as distinct from the Old Testament.
- (initial capital letter) a copy of the New Testament.
- a covenant, especially between God and humans.
Testament
1/ ˈɛəəԳ /
noun
- either of the two main parts of the Bible; the Old Testament or the New Testament
- the New Testament as distinct from the Old
testament
2/ ˈɛəəԳ /
noun
- law a will setting out the disposition of personal property (esp in the phrase last will and testament )
- a proof, attestation, or tribute
his success was a testament to his skills
- a covenant instituted between God and man, esp the covenant of Moses or that instituted by Christ
- a copy of either the Old or the New Testament, or of the complete Bible
Derived Forms
- ˌٱٲˈԳٲ, adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of testament1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of testament1
Example Sentences
To stop Forest scoring is a massive testament to his game and Everton's defence.
This defense tactic is also a testament to elephants’ communication skills.
It is a testament to his quality, experience and nous around one of golf's most testing courses that he goes into the weekend with a fighting chance of victory.
She’s a testament to the fact that although fans might not want to wait for new music or to see her perform live, they’ll excitedly show up for her whenever she’s ready.
It’s a testament to Shannon’s direction that he fully commits to submerging us into Janice’s unimaginable emotional stupor, even when that gutsy approach ultimately proves to be the film’s undoing.
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