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testament
[ tes-tuh-muhnt ]
noun
- Law.
- a will, especially one that relates to the disposition of one's personal property.
- either of the two major portions of the Bible: the Mosaic or old covenant or dispensation, or the Christian or new covenant or dispensation.
- (initial capital letter) the New Testament, as distinct from the Old Testament.
- (initial capital letter) a copy of the New Testament.
- a covenant, especially between God and humans.
Testament
1/ ˈɛəəԳ /
noun
- either of the two main parts of the Bible; the Old Testament or the New Testament
- the New Testament as distinct from the Old
testament
2/ ˈɛəəԳ /
noun
- law a will setting out the disposition of personal property (esp in the phrase last will and testament )
- a proof, attestation, or tribute
his success was a testament to his skills
- a covenant instituted between God and man, esp the covenant of Moses or that instituted by Christ
- a copy of either the Old or the New Testament, or of the complete Bible
Derived Forms
- ˌٱٲˈԳٲ, adjective
yvlog History and Origins
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Example Sentences
It’s a testament to Shannon’s direction that he fully commits to submerging us into Janice’s unimaginable emotional stupor, even when that gutsy approach ultimately proves to be the film’s undoing.
“It is a testament to the Office that the Attorney General has appointed one of our alums to this role.”
A recent, exemplary testament to this feature of Black culture and the significant influence Black culture has had on queer culture is Beyonce’s dance album “Renaissance.”
For Amos to still be out there, releasing new music and selling concert tickets, is a testament not just to her persistence but that of her fans.
The majority of newly-added words from Singapore and Malaysia are names of dishes, a testament to the nations' obsessions with food.
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