probatory term

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Probatory \Pro"ba*to*ry\, a. [Cf. F. probatoire.]
   1. Serving for trial; probationary. --Abp. Bramhall.
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   2. Pertaining to, or serving for, proof. --Jer. Taylor.
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   {Probatory term} (Law), a time for taking testimony.
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from Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856)

PROBATORY TERM. In the British courts of admiralty, after the issue is 
formed between the parties, a time for taking the testimony is assigned, 
this is called a probatory term. 
     2. This term is common to both parties, and either party may examine 
his witnesses. When good cause is shown the term will be enlarged. 2 Bro. 
Civ. and Adm. Law, 418 Dunl. Pr. 217.