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Proven
Pronunciation : Prov"en
Part of Speech : p.
Definition : Defn: Proved. "Accusations firmly proven in his mind." Thackeray. Of this which was the principal charge, and was generally believed to beproven, he was acquitted. Jowett (Thucyd. ). Not proven (Scots Law), a verdict of a jury that the guilt of the accused is not made out, though not disproved. Mozley & W.
p. or a.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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