n. 1. The legal process by which the validity of a will is established. 2. Judicial certification of the validity of a will. tr.v. pro·bat·ed, pro·bat·ing, pro·bates To establish the validity of (a will) by probate. adj. Of or relating to probate or to a probate court: probate law; a probate judge. [Middle English probat, from Latin probātum, neuter past participle of probāre, to prove; see PROVE.] |
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