Evidentiary Standard
/ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃəri ˈstændərd/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal criterion used to measure the sufficiency, relevance, or weight of evidence required to establish a fact in judicial proceedings.
The plaintiff failed to meet the evidentiary standard necessary to prove negligence.
Forms
- evidentiary standards
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Commentary
Evidentiary standards vary in strictness depending on the type of proceeding and fact to be proven; clear specification is essential in litigation guidance.
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