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probate vs validate

validate vs probate

probate is a noun but validate is not a noun.

probate and validate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
probate Yes No Yes No
validate No No Yes No
As verbs, validate is a hypernym of probate; that is, validate is a word with a broader meaning than probate:
  • probate: establish the legal validity of (wills and other documents)
  • validate: declare or make legally valid
Other hypernyms of probate include formalise, formalize.
probate (noun) validate (noun)
the act of proving that an instrument purporting to be a will was signed and executed in accord with legal requirements
a judicial certificate saying that a will is genuine and conferring on the executors the power to administer the estate
probate (verb) validate (verb)
establish the legal validity of (wills and other documents) make valid or confirm the validity of
put a convicted person on probation by suspending his sentence prove valid; show or confirm the validity of something
give evidence for
declare or make legally valid
Difference between probate and validate

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