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noun
The legal process of verifying the legality of a will.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: law
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noun
A copy of a legally recognised and qualified will.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: law
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noun
Clipping of probate court.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, countable, uncountable
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noun
Proof.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, obsolete, uncountable
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verb
To establish the legality of (a will).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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noun
the act of proving that an instrument purporting to be a will was signed and executed in accord with legal requirements
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: validation, proof, substantiation
noun
a judicial certificate saying that a will is genuine and conferring on the executors the power to administer the estate
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: probate will
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Broader terms: certificate, certification, credential, credentials
verb
establish the legal validity of (wills and other documents)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: validate, formalize, formalise
verb
put a convicted person on probation by suspending his sentence
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: postpone, prorogue, hold over, put over, table, shelve, set back, defer, remit, put off
History
From Middle English probate, from Latin probatus, past participle of probare (“to test, examine, judge of”); see probe, prove.
Across languages
19 source translations are retained for this English entry.
