Probate (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Put a convicted person on probation by suspending his sentence.

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Hypernyms

• Defer
• Set Back
• Put Off
• Table
• Shelve
• Remit
• Prorogue
• Hold Over
• Put Over

Related Words

• Probation (noun)

Meaning ²

Establish the legal validity of (wills and other documents).

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Hypernyms

• Formalise
• Formalize

Related Words

• Probative (adjective)
• Probate (noun)