1. probate
noun. ['ˈproʊˌbeɪt'] the act of proving that an instrument purporting to be a will was signed and executed in accord with legal requirements.
Synonyms
- substantiation
- proof
Antonyms
- confront
- attract
- encourage
Etymology
- probatus (Latin)
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How do you pronounce probate?
Pronounce probate as ˈproʊˌbeɪt.
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Example sentences of the word probate
1. Noun, singular or mass
Usually the probate file is opened in the state and county where a person lived just before he died.
2. Adjective
Legal guardianship of a minor child is normally established by a probate court.
3. Verb, base form
Your attorney should specialize in wills and probate so that he can offer you guidance through the probate process.
2. probate
noun. ['ˈproʊˌbeɪt'] a judicial certificate saying that a will is genuine and conferring on the executors the power to administer the estate.
Synonyms
- credential
- probate will
- certificate
- certification
Antonyms
- stiffen
- increase
- unlisted security
- listed security
Etymology
- probatus (Latin)
3. probate
verb. ['ˈproʊˌbeɪt'] put a convicted person on probation by suspending his sentence.
Synonyms
- table
- hold over
- put over
- put off
- remit
- defer
- shelve
- prorogue
- postpone
Antonyms
- negate
- strike down
- quash
- stet
Etymology
- probatus (Latin)
4. probate
verb. ['ˈproʊˌbeɪt'] establish the legal validity of (wills and other documents).
Synonyms
- formalize
- validate
Antonyms
- disenfranchisement
- demonetization
- weaken
Etymology
- probatus (Latin)