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Legal Definitions - Probative

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Definition of Probative

Probative

Tending to prove or establish proof.

  • The DNA evidence presented in court was probative in proving the defendant's guilt.
  • The witness's testimony was probative in establishing the timeline of events.

These examples illustrate how evidence or testimony can be considered probative if it helps to prove or establish proof in a case. In other words, if the evidence or testimony is relevant and useful in proving a point, it can be considered probative.

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Simple Definition

Probative: When something is probative, it helps to prove or show that something is true. It's like a clue that helps solve a mystery or a puzzle.

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