Sufficient
/səˈfɪʃənt/
Definitions
- (adj.) Adequate to meet the need or purpose, especially in legal or evidentiary contexts.
The evidence presented was sufficient to establish the defendant's guilt.
Forms
- sufficiently
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Commentary
Often paired with 'cause' or 'grounds' in legal texts to denote enough reason or evidence for a particular outcome.
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