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One who leaves willingly (8)

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testator

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'one who leaves willingly' is the definition.
The answer is a person as well as being a singular noun. This is suggested by the definition.

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(Other definitions for testator that I've seen before include "one may need solicitor" , "A man who has made a will" , "Will signatory" , "Person who has made a will" , "Will provider" .)

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