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testator

/tes-tey-ter, te-stey-ter/US // ˈtɛs teɪ tər, tɛˈsteɪ tər //UK // (tɛˈsteɪtə) //

遗嘱人,遗嘱者,遗嘱执行人,誓约人

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Law.

    • : a person who makes a will.
    • : a person who has died leaving a valid will.

Examples

  • After the testator's death the corporation was authorized by statute to increase its capital stock.

  • The blood of sacrifice was typical at once of the blood of the Mediator, and of his death as the great Testator.

  • The question assumes this form: did the testator at the time he executed his will have sufficient mental capacity to do it.

  • A testator may write his own will, indeed to do so would be a good test of will-making capacity.

  • Thus, should a person mentioned as legatee die before the testator, the legacy would be invalid.