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Testamentary [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. Pertaining to a will or to wills; as testamentary causes in law.

2. Bequeathed by will; given by testament; as testamentary charities.

3. Done by testament or will.

4. Testamentary guardian of a minor, is one appointed by the deed or will of a father, until the child becomes of age.

Testamentary [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Of or pertaining to a will, or testament; as, letters testamentary.

2. Bequeathed by will; given by testament.

3. Done, appointed by, or founded on, a testament, or will; as, a testamentary guardian of a minor, who may be appointed by the will of a father to act in that capacity until the child becomes of age.