preponderance of the evidence

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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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"The prosecution has failed to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that Mr. Mohammad’s statements to the FBI were voluntarily given," Schrama wrote in his ruling, which was not immediately released to the public.

From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026

The estate only needs to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that Connecticut wasn’t Anderson’s true home, the high court ruled.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026

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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