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   Intestate , a. [L. intestatus; pref. in- not + testatus, p. p. of testari to make a will: cf. F. intestat. See Testament.]
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   Without having made a valid will; without a will; as, to die intestate.
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   Airy succeeders of intestate joys.
   Shak.
   
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   Not devised or bequeathed; not disposed of by will; as, an intestate estate.
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   Intestate, n. (Law) A person who dies without making a valid will.
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