Not proven
phrase
A conclusion has not been validated by sufficient or clear evidence.
The charges against the accused remained not proven.
Often appears as...
- not proven guilty
- not proven charge
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Formal
Technical
phrase
Something mentioned but has not yet been confirmed or shown to be true.
The new healing technique's effectiveness is not proven.
Often appears as...
- not proven theory
- not proven hypothesis
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Academic
phrase
A conclusion has not been validated by sufficient or clear evidence.
The charges against the accused remained not proven.
Often appears as...
- not proven guilty
- not proven charge
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
phrase
Something mentioned but has not yet been confirmed or shown to be true.
The new healing technique's effectiveness is not proven.
Often appears as...
- not proven theory
- not proven hypothesis
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Implications
Indicates a unique legal outcome where the accused isn't convicted or acquitted.
In some jurisdictions, a 'not proven' verdict means the suspect may still face suspicion.
Pro Tip 2/3Ambiguous Outcome
Highlights uncertainty in legal cases, suggesting neither innocence nor guilt.
The jury's decision of 'not proven' left everyone in the courtroom uneasy.
Pro Tip 3/3Evidential Gap
Used when evidence is inadequate to support a clear conclusion or verdict.
With crucial evidence missing, the case was declared 'not proven'.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Implications
Indicates a unique legal outcome where the accused isn't convicted or acquitted.
In some jurisdictions, a 'not proven' verdict means the suspect may still face suspicion.
Pro Tip 2/3Ambiguous Outcome
Highlights uncertainty in legal cases, suggesting neither innocence nor guilt.
The jury's decision of 'not proven' left everyone in the courtroom uneasy.
Pro Tip 3/3Evidential Gap
Used when evidence is inadequate to support a clear conclusion or verdict.
With crucial evidence missing, the case was declared 'not proven'.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Implications
Indicates a unique legal outcome where the accused isn't convicted or acquitted.
In some jurisdictions, a 'not proven' verdict means the suspect may still face suspicion.
Pro Tip 2/3Ambiguous Outcome
Highlights uncertainty in legal cases, suggesting neither innocence nor guilt.
The jury's decision of 'not proven' left everyone in the courtroom uneasy.
Pro Tip 3/3Evidential Gap
Used when evidence is inadequate to support a clear conclusion or verdict.
With crucial evidence missing, the case was declared 'not proven'.
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