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probative

Syllabification: (pro·ba·tive)

Pronunciation: /ˈprōbətiv/

Definition of probative

adjective

chiefly Law

having the quality or function of proving or demonstrating something; affording proof or evidence:it places the probative burden on the defendant

Origin:

late Middle English (describing something that serves as a test): from Latin probativus, from probat- 'proved', from the verb probare (see prove)