Probative

/proʊˈbeɪtɪv/

Definitions

  1. (adj.) Having the quality or function of proving or demonstrating something; serving to establish proof.
    The emails were considered probative evidence in the trial.
  2. (adj.) Tending to prove or disprove a fact in issue in a legal proceeding.
    The witness's testimony was highly probative of the defendant's whereabouts.

Commentary

Use 'probative' to describe evidence that logically tends to prove a fact; it does not guarantee truth but is relevant to the case's facts.

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