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INTEST'ATE, a. [L. intestatus; in and testatus,testor, to make a will.]
1. Dying without having made a will. When a man dies intestate, his estate is committed for settlement to administrators.
2. Not devised; not disposed of by will; as an intestate estate.
INTEST'ATE, n. A person who dies without making a will.

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Administration Administratrix Intestacy Intestate

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