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- [proh-beyt]
- /ˈproʊ beɪt/
- /ˈprəʊ.beɪt/
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- [proh-beyt]
- /ˈproʊ beɪt/
Definitions of probate word
- noun probate Law. the official proving of a will as authentic or valid in a probate court. 1
- noun probate an officially certified copy of a will so proved. 1
- adjective probate of or relating to probate or a probate court. 1
- verb with object probate to establish the authenticity or validity of (a will). 1
- verb with object probate Law. to put (an offender) on probation. 1
- noun probate law: proving a will 1
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Origin of probate
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
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, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Probate
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probate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
probate usage trend in Literature
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