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probate

Pronunciation: /ˈprəʊbeɪt/
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Definition of probate

noun

[mass noun]
  • the official proving of a will:the house has been valued for probate
  • [count noun] a verified copy of a will with a certificate as handed to the executors: she has been granted a probate to execute her late father’s estate

verb

[with object] North American
  • establish the validity of (a will).

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin probatum 'something proved', neuter past participle of probare 'to test, prove'

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