Synonyms for probate
ˈproʊ beɪtpro·bate

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1. probate, probate willnoun

   a judicial certificate saying that a will is genuine and conferring on the executors the power to administer the estate

   Synonyms:
   probate will

2. probateverb

   the act of proving that an instrument purporting to be a will was signed and executed in accord with legal requirements

   Synonyms:
   probate will

3. probateverb

   put a convicted person on probation by suspending his sentence

4. probateverb

   establish the legal validity of (wills and other documents)

Matched Categories

1. • Defer
   • Law
   • Validate

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1. Chris Stoll:

   Justice Moore's administrative order is meaningless. Every probate judge in Alabama should be complying with (Obergefell v. Hodges) and a federal district court in Alabama has directly ordered them to do that.

2. Richard Cohen:

   I think the federal court would respond favorably to the request and issue an injunction requiring the probate judge to respect the district court order. My guess, is that the probate judge would be subject to fines.

3. Richard Cohen:

   Chief Justice Roy Moore has advised the probate judges to do something that would be in contempt of court, it's going to be ignored.

4. Susan Watson:

   We will see marriage equality in Alabama tomorrow. I don't think the probate judges in Alabama are going to defy a federal court judge's order.

5. Rosemarie Paine:

   While there can never be adequate compensation to offer these families for their losses, we are pleased the probate court granted our applications to settle these claims.