Weight of evidence

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Definition

n. the strength, value and believability of evidence presented on a factual issue by one side as compared to evidence introduced by the other side.
Context: Used in Evidence Law

Examples

  • In practice, “weight of evidence” means the strength, value and believability of evidence presented on a factual issue by one side as compared to evidence introduced by the other side.