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probatory

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Serving for trial; probationary.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Relating to, or serving for, proof.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

tending to prove a particular proposition or to persuade you of the truth of an allegation

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • evidence should only be excluded if its probative value was outweighed by its prejudicial effect

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: probative

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Compare French probatoire.