Testament (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. Law.
    • a will, especially one that relates to the disposition of one's personal property.
    • will2 (def. 8).
  2. either of the two major portions of the Bible: the Mosaic or old covenant or dispensation, or the Christian or new covenant or dispensation.
  3. the New Testament, as distinct from the Old Testament.
  4. a copy of the New Testament.
  5. a covenant, especially between God and humans.
noun
  1. a will setting out the disposition of personal property (esp in the phrase last will and testament)
  2. a proof, attestation, or tribute
    • 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
noun
  1. either of the two main parts of the Bible; the Old Testament or the New Testament
  2. the New Testament as distinct from the Old
Testament (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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