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probate

Syllabification: (pro·bate)
Pronunciation: /ˈprōˌbāt/
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Definition of probate

noun

  • the official proving of a will:the will was in probate [as modifier]:a probate court
  • a verified copy of a will with a certificate as handed to the executors.

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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