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.

Rhymes with Probate

• exacerbate
• incubate
• masterbate
• masturbate
• rebate

How do you pronounce probate?

Pronounce probate as ˈproʊˌbeɪt.

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Sentences with 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.

3. probate

verb. ['ˈproʊˌbeɪt'] put a convicted person on probation by suspending his sentence.

4. probate

verb. ['ˈproʊˌbeɪt'] establish the legal validity of (wills and other documents).