Simple English definitions for legal terms
Read a random definition: Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (AEDPA)
Definition: A person who confesses to a crime but claims that someone else was also involved. The probator must prove the other person's guilt.
Example: John was arrested for stealing a car. He confessed to the crime but said that his friend Tom helped him. John became a probator and had to prove that Tom was also involved in the theft.
This term is used in historical contexts, particularly in legal proceedings. It refers to a person who admits to committing a crime but implicates someone else. The probator must provide evidence to support their claim. This term is not commonly used in modern legal systems.