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Testament

A solemn, authentic instrument in writing, by which a person declares his will as to disposal of his estate and effects after his death.

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Credo 76% connected

The creed, as sung or read in the Roman Catholic church.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Creed 76% connected

A definite summary of what is believed; esp., a summary of the articles of Christian faith; a confession of faith for public use; esp., one which is…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Instrument 76% connected

That by means of which any work is performed, or result is effected; a tool; a utensil; an implement; as, the instruments of a mechanic; astronomical…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Testimonial 76% connected

A writing or certificate which bears testimony in favor of one's character, good conduct, ability, etc., or of the value of a thing.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Testimony 76% connected

A solemn declaration or affirmation made for the purpose of establishing or proving some fact.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Narrower term 1

Devise 76% connected

To form in the mind by new combinations of ideas, new applications of principles, or new arrangement of parts; to formulate by thought; to contrive;…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Leave 74% connected

To send out leaves; to leaf; -- often with out.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Leave 74% connected

To send out leaves; to leaf; -- often with out.

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Containing whole 4

Bible 70% connected

A book.

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Book 70% connected

A collection of sheets of paper, or similar material, blank, written, or printed, bound together; commonly, many folded and bound sheets containing c…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Scripture 70% connected

Anything written; a writing; a document; an inscription.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Word 70% connected

The spoken sign of a conception or an idea; an articulate or vocal sound, or a combination of articulate and vocal sounds, uttered by the human voice…

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Component part 1

Codicil 70% connected

A clause added to a will.

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Synonym 1

Will 92% connected

The power of choosing; the faculty or endowment of the soul by which it is capable of choosing; the faculty or power of the mind by which we decide t…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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