term:

Clear And Convincing

clear and convincing adj

: conforming to or being the standard of proof required for some civil cases or motions in which the party bearing the burden of proof must show that the truth of the allegations is highly probable [clear and convincing proof] compare reasonable doubt, preponderance of the evidence

Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.