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pro⋅ba⋅tive

  [proh-buh-tiv, prob-uh-]
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–adjective
1. serving or designed for testing or trial.
2. affording proof or evidence.
Also, pro⋅ba⋅to⋅ry  [proh-buh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] .

Origin:
1425–75; late ME < MF probatif < L probātīvus of proof. See probate, -ive

Related forms:
pro⋅ba⋅tive⋅ly, adverb
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pro·ba·tive   (prō'bə-tĭv)   
adj.  

  1. Furnishing evidence or proof.

  2. Serving to test, try, or prove.

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Main Entry: pro·ba·tive
Pronunciation: 'prO-b&-tiv
Function: adjective
1 : serving or tending to prove probative of nothing —Case & Comment> —compare PREJUDICIAL
2 : of or relating to proof probative value>
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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