probate
IPA: prˈoʊbeɪt
noun
- (law) The legal process of verifying the legality of a will.
- (law) A copy of a legally recognised and qualified will.
- (obsolete) Proof.
- Clipping of probate court. [(law) A court, sometimes called "Orphans' Court" (tribunal) whose function is to administer estates (property of a decedent) and prove wills]
verb
- (transitive) To establish the legality of (a will).
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