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probate vs certificate

certificate vs probate

probate and certificate both are nouns.

probate and certificate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
probate Yes No Yes No
certificate Yes No Yes No
As nouns, certificate is a hypernym of probate; that is, certificate is a word with a broader meaning than probate:
  • probate: a judicial certificate saying that a will is genuine and conferring on the executors the power to administer the estate
  • certificate: a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
Other hypernyms of probate include certification, credential, credentials.
probate (noun) certificate (noun)
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)
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
Difference between probate and certificate

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