probate
noun/ˈproʊbeɪt/
Frequency rank: #11,070 most common English word
Meaning
The legal process of proving a will is valid and administering a deceased person's estate.
Example sentence
The lawyer helped the family navigate probate court to settle the estate of their late grandmother.
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