probatory Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite tending to prove a particular proposition or to persuade you of the truth of an allegation
    probative.
    • evidence should only be excluded if its probative value was outweighed by its prejudicial effect

WordNet

Pro"ba*to*ry adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. probatoire.
Definitions
  1. Serving for trial; probationary. Abp. Bramhall.
  2. Pertaining to, or serving for, proof. Jer. Taylor.

Webster 1913