Improbable
/ɪmˈprɒbəbl/
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- (adj.) Having a low likelihood of occurrence or truth in a legal context, often used to assess claims or evidence.
The court found the witness's story improbable and thus gave it little weight.
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In legal drafting, 'improbable' often affects evaluations of evidence and claims, signaling a high threshold for acceptance.
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