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ANIMUS TESTANDI

\ˈanɪməs tɛstˈandɪ], \ˈanɪməs tɛstˈandɪ], \ˈa_n_ɪ_m_ə_s t_ɛ_s_t_ˈa_n_d_ɪ]\

Definitions of ANIMUS TESTANDI

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
1856 - A Law Dictionary

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An intention to make a testament or will. Farr v. Thompson, 1 Speers (S. C.) 105.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

An intention to make a testament or will. This is required to make a valid will; for whatever form may have been adopted, if there was no animus testandi, there can be no will. An idiot for example, can make no will, because he has no intention.

1856 - A Law Dictionary
By John Bouvier

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