testament

/ˈtɛstəmənt/
noun
  1. A legal document in which a person states what should be done with their money and property after they die; a will.
    • He updated his testament after the birth of his first child.
    • The lawyer read the testament aloud to the gathered relatives.
    • Her grandfather's testament left the family farm to her older brother.
  2. Something that shows or proves that something else exists or is true.
    • The number of volunteers is a testament to the community's generosity.
    • The ancient ruins stand as a testament to a once-great civilization.
    • Her success is a testament to years of hard work and dedication.
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