An examiner; an approver. / (law, UK, obsolete) One who, when indicted for crime, confessed it and accused his accomplices in order to obtain pardon.

(law) A court, sometimes called "Orphans' Court" (tribunal) whose function is to administer estates (property of a decedent) and prove wills

plural of probate court

A law enforcement officer who supervises offenders who have been released from incarceration and, often, recommends sentencing in courts of law.

plural of probation officer