probate

& a. [Lat. probatus, pa. par. of probo to prove.] A. As substantive: *1. Ord. Lang.: Proof. "Of Scipion's dream what was the true probate." Skelton: Poems, p. 20. 2. Law : The official proof of a will. This is done either in common form, which is upon the oath of the executor before the Judge of the Probate Court; or per testes (by witne es), in some solemn form of law, in case the validity of the will is disputed. B. As adj .: Of or pertaining to the proving of wills and testaments; as, probate duties.