In*tes"tate (?), a. [L. intestatus; pref. in- not + testatus, p. p. of testari to make a will: cf. F. intestat. See Testament.]
1.
Without having made a valid will; without a will; as, to die intestate.
Blackstone.
Airy succeeders of intestate joys.
Shak.
2.
Not devised or bequeathed; not disposed of by will; as, an intestate estate.
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In*tes"tate, n. Law
A person who dies without making a valid will.
Blackstone.
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