improbation

noun im·pro·ba·tion \ ˌimprōˈbāshən \

Definition of improbation

1 archaic : disapproval

[Latin improbation-, improbatio]

Scots law : an act by which falsehood and forgery are proved : an action brought for the purpose of having some instrument declared false or forged

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Origin and Etymology of improbation

Middle French, from Latin improbation-, improbatio disapprobation, from improbatus (past participle of improbare to disapprove, from in- ¹in- + probare to examine, approve, prove) + -ion, -io -ion