probate court
noun
a special court with power over administration of estates of deceased persons, the probate of wills, etc.
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Origin of probate court
An Americanism dating back to 1720–30
Words nearby probate court
probably, probacteriophage, proband, probang, probate, probate court, probation, probation officer, probationary assistant, probationer, probative
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Cultural definitions for probate court
probate court
[ (proh-bayt) ]
A court that has jurisdiction over wills, estates, and guardianship of children.
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