Preponderance of Evidence
/ˌpriːpɒn.dərəns əv ˈɛvɪdəns/
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- (n.) The standard of proof in civil cases requiring that a claim is more likely true than not, i.e., more than 50% likely.
The plaintiff met the preponderance of evidence standard to win the tort case.
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Used primarily in civil law to indicate the degree of proof required; distinct from higher standards like 'beyond a reasonable doubt' in criminal law.
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