probate /ˈpɹəʊbeɪt/noun 4verb 1forms 3 noun4 •The legal process of verifying the legality of a will. •Clipping of probate court. •A copy of a legally recognised and qualified will. •(no longer used) Proof.Macrobius that did trete Of Scipions dreme what was the treu probate — 1529 verb1 •To establish the legality of (a will). formsprobated · probating · probates