Predictive Evidence
/ˈprɪdɪktɪv ˈɛvɪdəns/
Definitions
- (n.) Evidence used to forecast the existence or outcome of a fact in dispute in a legal proceeding.
The court admitted the predictive evidence to assess the likelihood of future events relevant to the case.
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- predictive evidence
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Commentary
Predictive evidence often involves statistical or scientific methods to anticipate facts, requiring careful judicial scrutiny for admissibility.
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