Proving
/ˈpruːvɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. gerund) The act of establishing the truth or validity of a fact or claim in a legal context.
The proving of ownership was essential to winning the property dispute.
Forms
- proves
- proved
- proven
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Commentary
In legal usage, 'proving' often refers specifically to demonstrating facts through evidence to meet a legal standard.
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