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Testacy

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

The condition of one dying having made a will. Opposed to "intes» tacy" (q. V.) It may exist as to all property, or may be but "partial," as to such only as is disposed of.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

The condition of a decedent who made his will.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

The state or condition of leaving a will at one’s death, as opposed to intestacy.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

The sinte or condition of leaving a will at one's death. Opposed to "intestacy."