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noun

  • The standard of proof in most civil legal cases, requiring that the evidence presented by one side is more convincing and likely to be true than the evidence from the opposing side.

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Based on the preponderance of the evidence, there’s one conclusion about what China’s true GDP is that seems more likely than any other:

From Salon • Oct. 22, 2023

To prove the defamation claim, Carroll is required to prove her allegations by clear and convincing evidence, which is a higher legal standard than preponderance of the evidence.

From Washington Times • May 6, 2023

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Possible Synonyms

  • balance of probabilities
  • tipping the scales
  • the 51% standard
  • a more convincing case
  • more likely than not

Possible Antonyms

  • failure to meet the burden of proof
  • beyond a reasonable doubt
  • lacking sufficient proof
  • an inconclusive case
  • insufficient evidence

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