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Probable
ProbableThat which has the appearance of truth; that which appears to be founded in reason. RELATED TERMS-------------------------------------- Appearance The act of showing up in court as either plaintiff, defendant, accused or any other party to a civil or criminal suit. It implies that you accept the power of the court to try the matter (i.e. "jurisdiction"). Appearances are most often made by lawyers on their clients behalf and any appearance by a lawyer binds the client. You can make a limited appearance called a "special appearance" in which your presence is not to imply acceptance of the court's jurisdiction but, rather, to challenge the jurisdiction of the court. An example of the usefulness of a "special appearance" would be where you want to raise the fact that you were never properly served with the court papers. Truth The actual state of things. Reason By reason is usually understood that power by which we distinguish truth from falsehood, and right from wrong; and by which we are enabled to combine means for the attainment of particular ends SIMILAR TERMS-------------------------------------- Probability That which is likely to happen; that which is most consonant to reason; for example, there is a strong probability that a man of a good moral character, and who has heretofore been remarkable for truth, will, when examined as a witness under oath, tell the truth; and, on the contrary, that a man who has been guilty of perjury, will not, under the same circumstances, tell the truth; the former will, therefore, be entitled to credit, while the latter will not. Probable cause When there are grounds for suspicion that a person has committed a crime or misdemeanor, and public justice and the good of the community require that the matter should be examined, there is said to be a probable cause for, making a charge against the accused, however malicious the intention of the accuser may have been. Probate The formal certificate given by a court that certifies that a will has been proven, validated and registered and which, from that point on, gives the executor the legal authority to execute the will. A "probate court" is a name given to the court that has this power to ratify wills. Probate court The court with authority to supervise estate administration. Probate estate Estate property that may be disposed of by a will. Probate of will The proof before an officer appointed by law, that an instrument offered to be recorded is the act of the person whose last will and testament it purports to be. Upon proof being so made and security being given when the laws of the state require such security, the officer grants to the executors or administrators cum testamento annexo, when there been adopted, but provision is made for perare no executors, letters testamentary, or of administration. Probation A term of supervision afforded either a convicted felon or a convicted misdemeanant by a court as an alternative to prison or jail. Probator Ancient English law. Strictly, an accomplice in felony, who to save himself confessed the fact, and charged or accused any other as principal or accessary, against whom he was bound to make good his charge. It also signified an approver, or one who undertakes to prove a crime charged upon another. Probatory term In the British courts of admiralty, after the issue is formed between the parties, a time for taking the testimony is assigned, this is called a probatory term. Probi et legales homines Good and lawful men; persons competent in point of law to serve on juries. Probity Justice, honesty. A man of probity is one who loves justice and honesty, and who dislikes the contrary PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS-------------------------------------- Pro tanto For so much. Pro tempore (United Kingdom) For the time being. Proamita Great paternal aunt; the sister of one's grandfather. Proavus Great grandfather. This term is employed in making genealogical tables. Probability That which is likely to happen; that which is most consonant to reason; for example, there is a strong probability that a man of a good moral character, and who has heretofore been remarkable for truth, will, when examined as a witness under oath, tell the truth; and, on the contrary, that a man who has been guilty of perjury, will not, under the same circumstances, tell the truth; the former will, therefore, be entitled to credit, while the latter will not. Probable Probable cause When there are grounds for suspicion that a person has committed a crime or misdemeanor, and public justice and the good of the community require that the matter should be examined, there is said to be a probable cause for, making a charge against the accused, however malicious the intention of the accuser may have been. Probate The formal certificate given by a court that certifies that a will has been proven, validated and registered and which, from that point on, gives the executor the legal authority to execute the will. A "probate court" is a name given to the court that has this power to ratify wills. Probate court The court with authority to supervise estate administration. Probate estate Estate property that may be disposed of by a will. Probate of will The proof before an officer appointed by law, that an instrument offered to be recorded is the act of the person whose last will and testament it purports to be. Upon proof being so made and security being given when the laws of the state require such security, the officer grants to the executors or administrators cum testamento annexo, when there been adopted, but provision is made for perare no executors, letters testamentary, or of administration. We thank you for using the Juridical Dictionary to search for Probable. If you have a better definition for Probable than the one presented here, please let us know by making use of the suggest a term option. This definition of Probable may be disputed by other professionals. Our attempt is to provide easy definitions on Probable and any other medical topic for the public at large.
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