Middle English

Proof

Proof
The evidence presented in a legal case to convince the judge or jury of a fact's truth. The burden of proof lies with the party asserting a claim.
The plaintiff presented a variety of evidence as proof of the defendant's negligence.
There aren't many legal cases directly on proof, as it's a fundamental concept in litigation.
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Direct evidence (firsthand account), circumstantial evidence (inferences from facts), demonstrative evidence (physical objects), etc.

In civil cases, the burden of proof is by a preponderance of the evidence (more likely than not). In criminal cases, the burden is on the prosecution to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

The case will likely be decided against them.

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