tes·ta·tum \teˈstād.əm, -ātəm\noun (pluraltesta·ta \-ād.ə, -ātə\) Etymology: New Latin, from neuter of Latin testatus, past participle of testari 1.: the portion of the ordinary purchase deed that contains the statement of the consideration, the words incorporating covenants for title, and the operative words 2.: testatum capias