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Testament

/tˈɛstəmənt/
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(noun) A solemn, authentic instrument in writing, by which a person declares his or her will as to disposal of his or her inheritance (estate and effects) after his or her death, benefiting specified heir(s).

He and a colleague who went to China later translated The New Testament into Chinese.
He read the entire Old Testament in one year.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The success of the new project is a true ____ to the hard work and the dedication of the entire staff this year today.

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