Testament
/ˈtɛstəmənt/noun
A person's will, especially the part relating to personal property.
Did you know?The word 'Testament' is rooted in the Latin for 'to bear witness', linking it to ancient oaths and the power of spoken truth in rituals.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
testamentum
“A document that serves as a witness to one's final wishes.”
Old French
Old French
testament
“A will or covenant, especially in a religious context.”
Middle English
Middle English
testament
“A legal document confirming one's last wishes.”
Modern English
English
testament
“A formal statement of one's beliefs or a will.”