probate
|pro/bate|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈproʊˌbeɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈprəʊ.beɪt/
will validation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'probate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'probatum,' where 'probare' meant 'to prove.'
Historical Evolution
'probatum' transformed into the Old French word 'probate,' and eventually became the modern English word 'probate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to prove or test,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the official proving of a will.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the official proving of a will as authentic or valid in a probate court.
The probate of her will took several months.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to establish the validity of a will in a court of law.
The lawyer probated the will in court.
Synonyms
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/02/06 20:18