testatum

noun

tes·​ta·​tum

teˈstātəm,

-ātəm

plural testata

-ātə,

-ātə

1

: the portion of the ordinary purchase deed that contains the statement of the consideration, the words incorporating covenants for title, and the operative words

2

: testatum capias

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from neuter of Latin testatus, past participle of testari

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