exprobate

/ɛksˈprəʊbeɪt, ɛksˈproʊbeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to disallow or nullify a will or testament, especially one that is considered to be invalid or forged.

“The court exprobated the will, deeming it to be a fake.”

2. noun

the act or process of disallowing or nullifying a will or testament.

“The lawyer specialized in exprobation cases, helping clients dispute their inheritances.”

Synonyms

  • disallow
  • invalidate
  • nullify

Antonyms

  • confirm
  • validate