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Definition
evidence for something
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a statement of belief
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a will (written instructions expressing how somebody wants their property distributed after they die)
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either of the two main parts of the Christian Bible
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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
- Why, to see whether the portrait of their ancestor still keeps its place upon the wall, in compliance with his testamentary directions!Chapter 18 — Governor Pyncheon (70% in)
- By Uncle Jaffrey's last will and testament, as you are aware, his entire property was bequeathed to me, with the single exception of a life interest to yourself in this old family mansion, and the strip of patrimonial estate remaining attached to it."Chapter 15 — The Scowl and Smile (69% in)
There are no more uses of "testament" in The House of the Seven Gables.
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