Preponderance of evidence definition

Preponderance of evidence means evidence which is of greater weight or more convincing than the evidence which is offered in opposition to it.
Preponderance of evidence means evidence that is of greater weight or more convincing that an asserted fact or facts occurred than evidence in opposition to such facts. It is evidence which as a whole shows that an assertion to be proven is more likely than not.
Preponderance of evidence means a standard of responsibility that it is more likely than not that the code has been violated.

Examples of Preponderance of evidence in a sentence

  • Preponderance of evidence means that it is more likely than not that a violation occurred.

  • Preponderance of evidence indicates that the majority of the studies reviewed are consistent in their findings that treatment is either effective or not effective.

  • Preponderance of evidence is the required standard for determining a policy violation.

  • Preponderance of evidence shall be the standard used in reaching this determination.

  • Per Title IX regulations, there are two “standard of evidence” options,• Preponderance of evidence – a majority of the evidence proves a fact.


More Definitions of Preponderance of evidence

Preponderance of evidence means information or evidence which is more convincing or believable than the information or evidence offered in opposition.
Preponderance of evidence means evidence which, when fairly considered, is more convincing as to its truth than the evidence in opposition.
Preponderance of evidence means reliable, credible evidence that is of greater weight than evidence offered in opposition to it.
Preponderance of evidence means the evidence as a whole shows that the facts are more probable and credible than not. It is evidence which is of greater weight or more convincing than the evidence offered in opposition.
Preponderance of evidence means evidence that is of greater weight or more convincing (more than 50 percent) than the evidence offered in opposition to it. (441 IAC 176.1(235B))
Preponderance of evidence means proof by information that when compared with opposing information, leads to the conclusion that the issue in question is more probably true than not true.
Preponderance of evidence means the greater weight of the evidence in the record, which shows that one conclusion is more likely true than not.