Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
absence-of-proof
noun
/ˈæbsəns əv pruːf/
Definition
A legal term indicating that there is no evidence presented to support a particular claim or assertion.
Examples
- In court, the absence-of-proof led to the judge dismissing the case.
- The defendant’s case relied heavily on the absence-of-proof regarding the allegations.
- Without sufficient evidence, the absence-of-proof became a focal point in the trial.
Meaning
The lack of evidence to establish that something is true or that a certain allegation is valid.
Synonyms
- lack of evidence
- no proof
- insufficient evidence
