1pro·bate 
/ˈproʊˌbeɪt/ noun
/ˈproʊˌbeɪt/ noun [noncount] law 1 : the process of proving in court that the will of a person who has died is valid
▪ Her will was offered for probate by the relatives. 2 : probate court
▪ The case will now go to probate.
▪ Her will was offered for probate by the relatives.
▪ The case will now go to probate.
