Probative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈproʊ.bə.tɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Probative is an adjective meaning (formal, chiefly law) Tending to prove a particular proposition or to persuade someone of the truth of an allegation.
Meaning
(formal, chiefly law) Tending to prove a particular proposition or to persuade someone of the truth of an allegation.
Example Sentences
My grandfather in person organized the file with a surfeit of sworn testimonies and probative documents […]
The judge had granted the DA a one-week extension with the caustic admonition that the case would be summarily dismissed if at that time probative, as opposed to prejudicial, evidence was not produced.
Antonyms for probative
Common opposites include disprobative, prejudicial.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include evidence, evidentiary, evidential, valid, convincing, persuasive.
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