approbate and reprobate

verb

To accept and reject the same deed or instrument (which is not permitted).

Meanings

verbapprobate and reprobate (third-person singular simple present approbates and reprobates, present participle approbating and reprobating, simple past and past participle approbated and reprobated)

present singular third person approbates and reprobates · participle present approbating and reprobating · participle past approbated and reprobated · past approbated and reprobated

  1. Scots lawTo accept and reject the same deed or instrument (which is not permitted).
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APA

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Chicago

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