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intestate
having died without leaving a valid will
In more detail
1. (adjective) having made no valid will before death
2. (noun) a person who dies without having made a valid will
Examples
- 1. He died intestate, so his property was divided according to the law.
- 2. The intestate's estate was distributed to their nearest relatives.
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