INTESTATE


Meaning of INTESTATE in English

n.

Pronunciation: in- ' tes- ˌ t ā t, -t ə t

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin intestatus, from in- + testatus testate

Date: 14th century

1 : having made no valid will <died intestate >

2 : not disposed of by will <an intestate estate>

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