probate /prōˈbāt or -bit/

1. The proof before a competent court that a written paper purporting to be the will of a person who has died is indeed his or her lawful act
2. The official copy of a will, with the certificate of its having been proved

Relating to the establishment of wills and testaments

1. To establish the validity of (a will) by probate
2. To place a probate on
3. To place a probation sentence on

probative /prōˈbə-tiv/ adjective

1. Testing
2. Affording proof

prōˈbatory adjective

Testing

Probate Court noun

A court created in 1858 to exercise jurisdiction in matters touching the succession to personal estate in England

probate duty noun (historical)

A tax on property passing by will

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