preponderance of the proof

Definition of "preponderance of the proof"
  1. More likely than not to be true
How to use "preponderance of the proof" in a sentence
  1. In the negligence case, the plaintiff must establish a preponderance of the proof.
  2. The company was found guilty due to the preponderance of the proof against them.
  3. The jury decided the case based on a preponderance of the proof offered by both sides.
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