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noun ADJ. absolute, clear, conclusive, concrete, convincing, direct, good, incontrovertible, irrefutable, positive, real, tangible Have you got any positive proof that she took the money? We have proof positive that he is in hiding. I have no real proof that he was at the flat. | ample, sufficient | further | final, ultimate The photo was final proof of her husband's infidelity. | documentary, written | legal | scientific | living The lungfish is living proof that fish could evolve to breathe on land. VERB + PROOF have | give sb, offer (sb), produce, provide (sb with) | get, obtain | need, require PREP. without ~ He is unlikely to make wild accusations without proof. | ~ of Her account gives us no concrete proof of his guilt. PHRASES the burden/onus of proof The burden of proof lay on the plaintiff to prove negligence. | a lack of proof The men were acquitted for lack of proof. | proof of identity, proof of purchase Proof of purchase must be provided before a refund can be made. | a standard of proof Civil proceedings require a lower standard of proof than criminal cases.
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proof
verbs
have proof
• The newspaper claimed it had proof that I worked for the CIA.
provide/give proof
• You will be required to provide proof of your identity.
need proof
• He needed proof to back up those allegations.
there is proof
• There is now proof that giant squid do exist.
adjectives
further proof
(= additional proof )
• He showed his driving licence as further proof of his identity.
scientific proof
• They say they have scientific proof that the treatment works.
living proof
(= someone whose existence or experience proves something )
• She is living proof that stress need not necessarily be ageing.
clear proof
• His indecision is clear proof of his inability to handle the situation.
conclusive/tangible proof
(= definite proof )
• There is no conclusive proof that your son is dead.
phrases
proof of identity
(= something that proves who you are )
• Do you have any proof of identity, such as a passport?
proof of purchase
(= something that proves you bought something from a particular place )
• We will give a refund only if proof of purchase is provided.
proof of ownership
• Take photos of anything unusual you own as proof of ownership.
proof positive
(= definite proof that cannot be doubted )
• Here is proof positive that she's wrong.
the burden/onus of proof
law (= the need to prove that you are right in a legal case )
• The burden of proof is on the prosecution.
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