Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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probate | Yes | No | Yes | No |
certificate | Yes | No | Yes | No |
probate (noun) | certificate (noun) |
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the act of proving that an instrument purporting to be a will was signed and executed in accord with legal requirements | a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts |
a judicial certificate saying that a will is genuine and conferring on the executors the power to administer the estate | a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends |
probate (verb) | certificate (verb) |
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establish the legal validity of (wills and other documents) | authorize by certificate |
put a convicted person on probation by suspending his sentence | present someone with a certificate |