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ntion, to point out something to notice, or the like; a sign, or token, proving or giving evidence.

A burden; an obligation. Onus probandi ( Etym: [L.], obligation to furnish evidence to prove a thing; the burden of proof.

That which is opined; a notion or conviction founded on probable evidence; belief stronger than impression, less strong than positive knowledge; settled judgment in regard to any point of knowledge or action. Opinion is when the assent of the understanding is so far gained by evidence of probability, that it rather inc…

Negotiable evidences of indebtedness; notes; bills of exchange, and the like; as, the bank holds a large amount of his paper.

Given or done by word of mouth; oral; also, given by a writing not under seal; as, parol evidence. Parol arrest (Law), an arrest in pursuance of a verbal order from a magistrate. -- Parol contract (Law), any contract not of record or under seal, whether oral or written; a simple contract. Chitty. Story.…

oposed; apposite; material; relevant; as, pertinent illustrations or arguments; pertinent evidence.

; to weigh. He can not sincerely consider the strength, poise the weight, and discern the evidence. South.

self-evident; a truth to which assent may be demanded or challenged, without argument or evidence.

To examine beforehand, as witnesses or evidence. A committee of nine precognoscing the chances. Masson.

The act of prejudicating, or of judging without due examination of facts and evidence; prejudgment.

Arriving or received without due authentication or evidence; as, a premature report. -- Pre`ma*ture"ly, adv. -- Pre`ma*ture"ness, n.

h as may be presumed or supposed to be true; that seems entitled to belief without direct evidence.

The act of presuming, or believing upon probable evidence; the act of assuming or taking for granted; belief upon incomplete proof.

Based on presumption or probability; grounded on probable evidence; probable; as, presumptive proof.

At first view; on the first appearance. Prima facie evidence (of a fact) (Law), evidence which is sufficient to establish the fact unless rebutted. Bouvier.

as the appearance of reality or truth. The whole life of man is a perpetual comparison of evidence and balancing of probabilities. Buckminster. We do not call for evidence till antecedent probabilities fail. J. H. Newman.

Having more evidence for than against; supported by evidence which inclines the mind to believe, but leaves some room for doubt; likely. That is accounted probable which has better arguments producible for it than can be brought against it. South. I do not say that the principles of religion are merely probable; I have…

Serving for trial or proof; probationary; as, probative judgments; probative evidence. South.

, confessed it, and accused others, his accomplices, in order to obtain pardon; a state's evidence.

lead forth; to offer to view or notice; to exhibit; to show; as, to produce a witness or evidence in court. Produce your cause, saith the Lord. Isa. xli. 21. Your parents did not produce you much into the world. Swift.