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PROBATIVE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Tending to prove a particular proposition or to persuade you of the truth of an allegation

Example:

evidence should only be excluded if its probative value was outweighed by its prejudicial effect

Synonyms:

probative; probatory

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

important; significant (important in effect or meaning)

Derivation:

probate (establish the legal validity of (wills and other documents))

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