Preponderance of the evidence definition

Preponderance of the evidence means proof by information that, compared with that opposing it, leads to the conclusion that the fact at issue is more probably true than not.
Preponderance of the evidence means that it is more likely than not that the alleged conduct occurred. The decision-maker shall further recommend what action, if any, is required. If it is determined that sexual harassment occurred, the District will take steps to prevent the recurrence of the harassment and correct its discriminatory effect on the complainant and others if appropriate. Such remedies may include supportive measures.
Preponderance of the evidence means the greater weight of evidence, or evidence which is more credible and convincing to the mind.

Examples of Preponderance of the evidence in a sentence

  • Preponderance of the evidence means the evidence having greater weight or convincing force.

  • Preponderance of the evidence may not be determined by the number of witnesses, but by the greater weight of all evidence.

  • Preponderance of the evidence means proof by information that, compared with that opposing it, leads to the conclusion that the fact at issue is more probably true than not.

  • Preponderance of the evidence means that it is more likely than not that the conduct occurred.

  • Preponderance of the evidence means that a panel must be convinced based on the information it considers that the respondent was more likely than not to have engaged in the conduct at issue in order to find the respondent responsible for violating the Policy.


More Definitions of Preponderance of the evidence

Preponderance of the evidence means information that would persuade a reasonable person that a proposition is more probably true than not. It is a lower standard of proof than “clear and convincing evidence."
Preponderance of the evidence means information that would persuade a reasonable person that a proposition is more probably true than not true. It is a lower standard of proof than “clear and convincing evidence" and is the minimum standard for a finding of responsibility under this chapter.
Preponderance of the evidence means that one party's evidence is more convincing than the other party's.
Preponderance of the evidence means that it is more likely than not that a policy violation occurred.
Preponderance of the evidence in a contested case hearing means, the evidence of one party is more convincing than the evidence of the other party.
Preponderance of the evidence means the greater weight of the evidence; i.e., that the evidence on one side outweighs, preponderates over, or is more than, the evidence on the other side.
Preponderance of the evidence standard means the greater weight of the evidence (i.e. it is more likely than not that misconduct occurred).