Probator | n. [ L. ] 1. An examiner; an approver. Maydman. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. (O. Eng. Law) One who, when indicted for crime, confessed it, and accused others, his accomplices, in order to obtain pardon; a state's evidence. [ 1913 Webster ] |
Probatory | a. [ Cf. F. probatoire. ] 1. Serving for trial; probationary. Abp. Bramhall. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Pertaining to, or serving for, proof. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ] Probatory term (Law), a time for taking testimony. [ 1913 Webster ]
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