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interstate (IN tuhr stayt") (adjective)
Concerning being among two or more states: The federal government is authorized by the Constitution to regulate interstate commerce.
intestate (in TES tayt", in TES tit) (adjective)
Pertaining to something without a valid will: When Justin died, he left intestate property because he didn't think about writing a testament.
intrastate (in" truh STAYT) (adjective)
Describing something which is within one state: Intrastate commerce is regulated by each governing region.

The intrastate rules governing estates which are left intestate do not apply to interstate situations.

intestate (adjective) (not comparable)
1. A reference to a will which is not valid and that does not indicate to whom to leave one's estate after his or her death: Jerry's father died and his lawyer told his relatives that there was only an intestate presentation that existed that did not provide any specific information about what his relatives would receive.
2. Relating to a person who has not provided a legal testament: Since Jane's husband died quite unexpectedly and intestate, she, as his spouse, inherited the entire estate.
Not having a legally planned distribution of property after one's death.
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