probate
noun
the official proving of a will as authentic or valid in a probate court.
has probated
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present perfectof probate (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Roman Aminov, an attorney based in Flushing, N.Y., says he has probated wills belonging to someone who had died more than 25 years before.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 4, 2025
