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Term: PROVE UP
Definition: Prove up means to show evidence or complete the proof of something. For example, if someone wants to prove how much money they lost in a car accident, they might use medical records to prove up their damages instead of calling a doctor to testify in court.
Definition: To present or complete the proof of something.
Example: The lawyer had to prove up the evidence in court to convince the judge of his client's innocence.
Explanation: In this example, the lawyer had to present all the evidence and complete the proof to show that his client was not guilty. Proving up means to provide enough evidence to support a claim or argument.