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probate

/ˈproʊˌbeɪt/ American
  • n. 遗嘱查验, 遗嘱认证
  • v. 查验, 处以缓刑
Definition
  • n. the official process of proving that a will is valid
  • v. to officially validate a will, or to put someone on probation
Example
The house had to go through probate after her death.
她去世后,那栋房子必须经过遗嘱认证程序。