probate

The legal process by which the validity of a will is established.

Judicial certification of the validity of a will.

To establish the validity of (a will) by probate.

Of or relating to probate or to a probate court.

Proved; approved.

Relating to the proof or establishment of wills and testaments: as, probate duties.

Proof.

In law, official proof of a will.

To obtain the official approval of, as of an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament.

Proof.