All 3 Uses of
testament
in
The Count of Monte Cristo
- No, merely his testamentary executor.†
Chpt 25-26 *
- "See, sir," replied Caderousse, "in this corner is a crucifix in holy wood—here on this shelf is my wife's testament; open this book, and I will swear upon it with my hand on the crucifix.†
Chpt 27-28
- But besides all this, in order that the instrument may not be contested, I am anxious to give it the greatest possible authenticity, therefore, one of my colleagues will help me, and, contrary to custom, will assist in the dictation of the testament.†
Chpt 59-60
Definition:
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(testament) evidence for something
or:
a statement of belief
or:
a will (written instructions expressing how somebody wants their property distributed after they die)
or:
either of the two main parts of the Christian Bible