Category:Testamentary

Tes`ta*men"ta*ry, a. Etym: [l. testamentarius: cf. F. testamentaire.]

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

2. Bequeathed by will; given by testament. How many testamentary charities have been defeated by the negligence Or fraud of executors! Atterbury.

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.