testi-, test- +
(Latin: a witness, one who stands by; testicle, one of the two oval male gonads supported in the scrotum by its tissues and suspended by the spermatic cord)
ab intestato
From or by a person dying intestate, i.e., without a valid will.
A reference to someone who has died and left no will and testament.
attest
1. To show that something exists or is true or valid.
2. To state that something is true, especially in a formal written statement.
2. To state that something is true, especially in a formal written statement.
attestable (adjective)
1. That which can be authenticated, affirmed to be true, genuine, or correct, in an official capacity.
2. Anything that can establish or verify the usage of; for example, "This word was not attestable until about 1500."
3. The possibility of providing evidence for; standing as proof of; showing by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes: "The blemishes on her skin were attestable to poison ivy."
2. Anything that can establish or verify the usage of; for example, "This word was not attestable until about 1500."
3. The possibility of providing evidence for; standing as proof of; showing by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes: "The blemishes on her skin were attestable to poison ivy."
attestant
1. Someone who affirms or vouches for the correctness, or truth, or genuineness of something.
2. A person who attests to the genuineness of a document or signature by adding his/her own signature.
2. A person who attests to the genuineness of a document or signature by adding his/her own signature.
attestation
1. A formal statement which a person can make and officially say is true.
2. Legalese: The act of witnessing an instrument in writing, at the request of the party making the same, and subscribing the name of the witness in testimony of such fact.
2. Legalese: The act of witnessing an instrument in writing, at the request of the party making the same, and subscribing the name of the witness in testimony of such fact.
attester
Someone who affirms or vouches for the correctness or truth or genuineness of something.
attestor
1. Someone who attests to the genuineness of a document or signature by adding his/her own signature.
2. Someone who attests or vouches for.
2. Someone who attests or vouches for.
contest, contests
1. A struggle between rival or opposing individuals, organizations, or forces for victory or control.
2. To take part in a contest or competition.
3. Etymology: about 1603, from French contester, "dispute, oppose", from Latin contestari (litem), "to call to witness, to bring action" from com- "together" + testari, "to bear witness" from testis, "a witness".
2. To take part in a contest or competition.
3. Etymology: about 1603, from French contester, "dispute, oppose", from Latin contestari (litem), "to call to witness, to bring action" from com- "together" + testari, "to bear witness" from testis, "a witness".
contestable (adjective)
1. Capable of or that which can be contested.
2. That which may be disputed or debated; disputable; controvertible.
2. That which may be disputed or debated; disputable; controvertible.
contestableness
The possibility of being contested or challenged.
contestant
1. Someone who takes part in a competition.
2. Someone who enters a formal challenge to something; such as, a will, verdict, or decision.
2. Someone who enters a formal challenge to something; such as, a will, verdict, or decision.
contestation
1. A contentious speech or act.
2. A dispute where there is strong disagreement.
3. Controversy, debate, strife, dispute.
2. A dispute where there is strong disagreement.
3. Controversy, debate, strife, dispute.
contested
1. Disputed or made the object of contention or competition.
2. If anyone has contested a formal statement, a claim, a judge's decision, or a legal case; than it can be formally said that it was wrong or unfair and those involved can try to have it changed: "The company contested the claims made against the safety of its products."
2. If anyone has contested a formal statement, a claim, a judge's decision, or a legal case; than it can be formally said that it was wrong or unfair and those involved can try to have it changed: "The company contested the claims made against the safety of its products."
contester
Anyone who contests an outcome of something; such as a race, an election, a referee's sports decision, etc.
contesting
A competition in which to do better than other people takes place; especially, contesting to win a prize or to achieve a position of leadership or power.
