Clear and Convincing Evidence
/ˈklɪər ænd kənˈvɪnsɪŋ ˈɛvɪdəns/
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- (n.) A standard of proof in legal proceedings requiring that the evidence presented by a party is highly and substantially more probable to be true than not, but not as high as beyond a reasonable doubt.
The plaintiff must prove the claim by clear and convincing evidence to succeed in this case.
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Commentary
Used primarily in civil cases where greater certainty is required than the preponderance standard, but the highest criminal standard does not apply.
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