Definitions for probate

probate pro·bate

Spelling: [proh-beyt]
IPA: /ˈproʊ beɪt/

Probate is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 265 anagrams from letters in probate (abeoprt).

Definitions for probate

noun

  1. Law. the official proving of a will as authentic or valid in a probate court.
  2. an officially certified copy of a will so proved.

adjective

  1. of or relating to probate or a probate court.

verb (used with object)

  1. to establish the authenticity or validity of (a will).
  2. Law. to put (an offender) on probation.

Origin of probate

1400-50; late Middle English probat Latin probātum a thing approved, noun use of neuter past participle of probāre to test and find good; see probe, Examples for probate

His wife, Anna Zubkova, is running as a Democrat for a probate judge seat in Plainfield, Conn.

You can go up to the Registry of probate, and read the will yourself.

On Feb. 1, 2008, a Los Angeles probate judge granted the conservatorship and issued a restraining order against Lutfi.

In fact, they were legally hers, for the will had been admitted to probate.

Women are eligible also as deputy town clerk and register of probate.

At the same time, the Supreme White Alliance acknowledged that Cowart was indeed a “probate member.”

Just enough of the will was left unburned to be admitted to probate.

Her will was admitted to probate, or whatever they call it, yesterday.

Mr. Galloway carried the probate of a will to his room, and sat down to examine it.

We are already taking steps to probate the will here and in North Carolina.

Word Value for probate
Scrable

11

Words with friends

13

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