Definition of "probating" [probating]

• Present participle of probate. (verb)

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• "There are of course many additional scenarios necessitating the courts' consideration of principles of Islamic jurisprudence such as recognizing custody decrees, probating wills and applying international business contracts."
• "Awad says the Oklahoma law would prohibit a judge from probating his will, written in compliance with Islamic principles, or adjudicating other domestic matters such as divorces and custody disputes involving Muslims."
• "Instead, it is an implied recognition by the government that is, in reality, triggered by some other legal event such as the probating of a will, medical decisions being made, or issues being adjudicated in family court."