Legal Definitions - common knowledge

Definition: Common knowledge refers to a fact or information that is widely known and accepted by the public, and therefore, a court may consider it true without requiring any proof or evidence.

Examples:

• The earth is round.
• Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius.
• George Washington was the first president of the United States.

These examples illustrate common knowledge because they are widely known and accepted as true by the general public. Therefore, a court may accept them as true without requiring any evidence or proof.