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A quick definition of prove:

Term: Prove

Definition: To show that something is true by providing evidence or logical reasoning. When someone makes a claim, they must prove it to be true. In a legal case, the person who brings the case (the plaintiff or prosecutor) has the responsibility to prove their claim. The burden of proof depends on the type of case, either civil or criminal. In a criminal case, the prosecutor must prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt, while in a civil case, the burden of proof is lower. The defendant does not have to prove their innocence, but they can try to cast doubt on the plaintiff's case.

Related terms: Acquittal, Beyond a reasonable doubt, Burden of proof, Federal Rules of Evidence, Evidence, Jury, Proof

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: To successfully establish a disputed claim as true, most likely true, or untrue by evidence or logic. In simpler terms, it means to show that something is true or false using evidence or good reasoning.

For example, in a court case, the person who is making the accusation (the plaintiff or prosecutor) has to prove that their claim is true. They have to provide evidence or good reasons to convince the judge or jury that what they are saying is true. The other person (the defendant) doesn't have to prove that they are innocent, but they can try to show that the evidence against them is not strong enough.

The amount of evidence needed to prove something depends on the type of case. In a criminal case, the prosecutor has to prove their case "beyond a reasonable doubt," which means that there is no other logical explanation for what happened. In a civil case, the burden of proof is lower, and the person making the claim just has to show that it is more likely than not that their claim is true.

Examples:

  • A scientist might try to prove that a new medicine is effective by doing experiments and collecting data.
  • A student might try to prove that they deserve a higher grade by showing their teacher their good work and explaining why they think they deserve it.
  • A lawyer might try to prove that their client is innocent by presenting evidence that shows that someone else committed the crime.

These examples illustrate the idea of proving something by using evidence or good reasoning. In each case, the person is trying to convince someone else that their claim is true by showing them something that supports it.

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HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
16:31
fart
IrishDinosaur
16:36
Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
19:50
when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
0:30
how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
I've been UR since first/second week of Jan, no updates otherwise, is that a bad sign? At or above median LSAT and above 75th gpa.
The profile links are not working for me. anybody else?
13:18
i’m in the same boat mastermonkey but with lower stats. i hope i hear back by mid march
CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage
13:24
@mastermonkey45: Looking at some of the recent decisions in relation to when they went complete, I'd say it's a good sign. It seems many declines were sent within about 5-6 weeks of completion. Given those were applications that were SENT in January, I'd say that means you're still solidly in the running. :)
14:30
Sent an app to OSU in early december and have STILL not heard back
Give it 4 more weeks at least. Everyone in this chat needs to wait longer.
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