Probative Value
/ˈproʊbəˌtɪv ˈvæljuː/
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- (n.) The extent to which a piece of evidence tends to prove or disprove a fact in issue.
The judge ruled that the document had significant probative value in establishing the defendant's intent.
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Probative value assesses how strongly evidence supports a fact, distinct from admissibility or weight; overstating it can lead to undue prejudice.
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