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[alteration of Middle English preove<\/i>, from Old French preuve<\/i>, from Late Latin proba<\/i>, from Latin probare<\/i> to prove]
1<\/b> :<\/b> the effect of evidence sufficient to persuade a reasonable person that a particular fact exists see also evidence<\/a>
2<\/b> :<\/b> the establishment or persuasion by evidence that a particular fact exists see also burden of proof<\/a>
3<\/b> :<\/b> something (as evidence) that proves or tends to prove the existence of a particular fact see also clear and convincing<\/a>, preponderance of the evidence<\/a>, reasonable doubt<\/a>, standard of proof<\/a> compare allegation<\/a>, argument<\/a>
4<\/b> :<\/b> probate <\/a> <\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

Source: Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law \u00a91996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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