PROBATE


Meaning of PROBATE in English

n. & v.

n. 1 the official proving of a will. 2 a verified copy of a will with a certificate as handed to the executors.

v.tr. US establish the validity of (a will).

[ ME f. L probatum neut. past part. of probare PROVE ]

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