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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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Dkk
19:58
@windyMagician: I agree with that. I used to think politics was for people who just wanted attention and were willing to say anything to fit in with a social group. I had a community college professor who changed my mind on that.
texaslawhopefully
19:59
This is where I think there’s value to political philosophy, but also to finding good news sources
Dkk
19:59
Yeah and that all loops around into the kind of person you become and values and etc. etc
20:00
@Dkk: ok boomer
I'm gonna say it: destiny is hot
lilypadfrog
20:04
no
20:05
@windyMagician: u dont know what youre talking about
lilypadfrog
20:05
what’s next. mr. beast is hot? let’s get serious here
20:05
get real
lilypadfrog
20:05
get a grip buddy
its okay if you hate me, they hated jesus
Dkk
20:06
Asmongold, super hot especially after a 72 hour no shower session.
lilypadfrog
20:06
I don’t even know who that is
lilypadfrog
20:06
Dk is a new kind of pervert
Dkk
20:06
I just found out about that guy a week ago but he is actually a big streamer. Sam Hyde told me about him.
lilypadfrog
20:07
your good personal friend Sam Hyde
YouTube is recommending sam hyde to me thanks to dk
Dkk
20:07
Lmfao, that would be cool but nah. Told me about him in a super secret leaked video called "Dear Elon"
lilypadfrog
20:08
I almost saw a picture of Nick Mullen’s penis once
Dkk
20:09
Classic Season 1/2 cumtown leak.
lilypadfrog
20:09
He sent it to my friend
Well I look like a bum, use to my work computer not allowing us to send emails without a subject and sent one without a subject to UTK. Blame the newborn baby brain
20:10
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: wow you are really impressive applying to law school as a newborn baby
20:10
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Dkk
20:11
@lilypadfrog: Speaking of Destiny and Nick. Still seems like Nick is leaking graphic content: https://x.com/brandonpagano/status/1881468884798365804
lilypadfrog
20:11
I read that as you sent them a pic of the baby for a second
kjds are getting crazier
texaslawhopefully
20:11
Sorry to interrupt this scintillating conversation but uchicago needs to release tmrw 😭
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sorry
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