Probatory (Adjective)
Meaning
Tending to prove a particular proposition or to persuade you of the truth of an allegation; "evidence should only be excluded if its probative value was outweighed by its prejudicial effect".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The lawyer presented several probatory documents to support her client's claim of innocence.
- The probatory evidence in the case was largely circumstantial, but it was enough to convince the jury of the defendant's guilt.
- The judge ruled that the testimony of the key witness was probatory and allowed it to be entered into evidence.
- The probatory value of the DNA sample was significant, as it linked the suspect to the crime scene.
- The detective gathered probatory evidence from the scene, including fingerprints and eyewitness accounts, to build a case against the suspect.