probang (probang)

In surg., a long and slender elastic rod of whalebone, with a piece of sponge attached to one end, or other similar instrument, for introduction into the esophagus or larynx, as for the application of remedies or the removal of foreign bodies. probate (pro'bāt), a. and n. [ The veray true & probate a ercyons of hystoryal men touchynge and concernynge thantyquytes of thon our able monastery of oure lady in Glastenburye. Joseph of Arimathie (E. E. T. S.), p. 27. 2. Relating to the proof or establishment of wills and testaments: as, probate duties. - Probate Act, an English statute, also called the Court of Probate Act, 1857 (20 and 21 Vict., c. 77), abolishing the jurisdiction of ecclesiastical and other courts in matters of probate of wills and administration, and vesting it in a new Court of Probate, whose authority was increased by the Confirmation and Probate Act, 1858 (21 and 22 Vict., c. 56), and the Court of Probate Act, 1858 (id., c. 95). - Probate courts, the general name given in American law to courts having jurisdiction of probate and administration. Often more specifically called orphans ' courts, surrogates ' courts, etc. Probate judge. See judge. II. n. 11. Proof. Macrobius, that did treate Of Scipion's dreme what was the treu probate . Skelton, Garland of Laurel, 1. 308. 2. In law, official proof of a will. ( a ) The determination of the court before which a will is propounded that the paper is the last will and testament of the deceased. and its admi ion thereupon to record as such. It determines or implies that the instrument is genuine, and regular in form and execution, and that the testator was competent to make a will, but not usually that the provisions of the will are valid. (b) A copy of the will so proved, authenticated by the court, usually under its seal, and with a certificate that it has been proved, etc.Probate in common form, a summary probate granted in some jurisdictions on production of the will with an affidavit, when there is no contest: as distinguished from probate in solemn form, or by litigation on i ues or opportunity for contest.