Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lack-of-evidence
noun
læk əv ˈɛvɪdəns
Definition
A situation where there is insufficient proof or information to support a claim or argument.
Examples
- The court dismissed the case due to a lack of evidence against the defendant.
- Scientists were unable to draw a conclusion about the phenomenon because of a lack of evidence supporting their initial hypothesis.
- The argument was weak, relying heavily on opinions rather than on solid evidence.
Meaning
The term ‘lack-of-evidence’ denotes the absence of necessary data or facts that could validate a particular assertion or belief.
Synonyms
- insufficiency
- inadequacy
- deficiency
- nonexistence
- absence
