Definitions

1. verb

to declare or brand as invalid or ineffectual, especially in a court of law.

“The judge decided to improbate the suspect’s alibi, deeming it unreliable.”

2. noun

a person declared incapable by a court of managing their own affairs.

“The court appointed a guardian to manage the estate of the improbate.”

3. verb

to declare as invalid, especially in a court of law.

“The judge improbated the will, ruling that it was forged.”