More likely than not definition

More likely than not means evidence reasonably tending to support the conclusion. Evidence that is competent, relevant, and material, and which to a rational and impartial mind naturally leads, or involuntarily leads to conclusion for which there is valid, just and reasonable substantiation.
More likely than not means 50.01%
More likely than not means if the totality of the information indicates a violation of the Code of Student Conduct is “more likely than not,” the respondent will be found in violation (responsible) for that offense. If the information does not make a violation “more likely than not,” the respondent must be found not responsible.

Examples of More likely than not in a sentence

  • More likely than not, the respondent will not be able, financially or otherwise, to perform the work.

  • More likely than not, firms had anticipated that the winner would have enjoyed such a strong position and heavy investments have probably been made to obtain it.

  • More likely than not, the vendor will be unable, financially or otherwise, to perform the work.

  • More likely than not, Cronin simply was trying to get information from Davis about the status of the collateral investigation.

  • More likely than not, the respondent will be able, financially or otherwise, to perform the work.


More Definitions of More likely than not

More likely than not means more than a 50% likelihood
More likely than not means something greater than a 50% probability of occurrence. See Dillon
More likely than not means that the probability is greater than 50%.
More likely than not means greater than fifty percent confidence that a position will be upheld;
More likely than not means that when the examination of all the relevant evidence and materials, a preponderance of the evidence and materials support the conclusion.
More likely than not means that there is at least a fifty-one percent chance of prevailing if the IRS challenges the tax position taken by the Partnership and a court were to decide the issue. SUMMARY OF OPINIONS: Subject to all of the qualifications herein and in the Prospectus and in reliance upon the representations and assumptions set forth herein and in the Prospectus, I am of the opinion that the following material income tax issues are more likely than not to have a favorable outcome on the merits if challenged by the IRS and litigated and decided by a court of law:
More likely than not means a probability of greater than 0.5 in a scenario analysis.