probatory
/ˈprəʊbeɪtəri/ /ˈprəʊbətəri/Now rare
adjective
1Having the quality or function of proving or demonstrating.
2Of or relating to a probation or trial; having the quality or function of testing.
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in Gabriel Harvey (c1552–1631), scholar and writer. From post-classical Latin probatorius relating to trial or testing, exploratory, relating to approbation, relating to proof from classical Latin probāt-, past participial stem of probāre + -ōrius. Compare Middle French, French probatoire convincing, authentic, that proves something, having the function of testing.
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