Preponderance of the Evidence
/ˌpriːpənˈdrɑːns əv ði ˈɛvɪdəns/
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- (n.) The standard of proof in civil cases requiring that the evidence shows it is more likely than not that a fact is true.
The plaintiff must prove liability by a preponderance of the evidence.
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Often contrasted with the higher burden of proof "beyond a reasonable doubt" used in criminal cases.
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