Weight of Evidence
/ˈweɪt əv ˈɛvɪdəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The relative probative value of evidence, determining its influence on the outcome of a legal issue.
The judge considered the weight of evidence before issuing the verdict.
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Commentary
The term is commonly used to distinguish between evidence's admissibility and its persuasive impact on the trier of fact.
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