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testamentario

testamentary

adjective teh-stah-men-TAH-ryoh Rare

Origin: Latin testamentarius, from testamentum (will, testament)

Also means

relating to a will

Usage Note

Testamentario describes anything relating to a last will and testament: disposizione testamentaria (testamentary provision), erede testamentario (heir under a will), esecutore testamentario (executor). It is always used in formal legal contexts and never in everyday conversation.

Examples

"L'esecutore testamentario ha rispettato le ultime volontà."

Natural Translation

The executor of the will respected the last wishes.

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