probative adjective. ['prǝʊbǝtɪv] LME.
[Latin probativus, formed as PROBATE verb: see -IVE.]
1. Having the quality or function of testing. Now rare. LME.

2. Having the quality or function of proving or demonstrating something; affording proof; evidential. L17.
■ R. C. A. White Judges have a discretion to exclude evidence the prejudicial effect of which..outweighs its probative value.

■ probatively adverb in a probative manner; by way of proof: M19.

■ probativeness noun E20.

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