proven

Adjective
Synonyms: proved

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (1)

  1. established beyond doubt“a proven liar”“a Soviet leader of proven shrewdness”Synonyms: proved
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Proven \Prov"en\, p. p. or a. Proved. "Accusations firmly proven in his mind." --Thackeray. [1913 Webster]

Of this which was the principal charge, and was generally believed to beproven, he was acquitted. --Jowett (Thucyd. ). [1913 Webster]

Not proven (Scots Law), a verdict of a jury that the guilt of the accused is not made out, though not disproved. --Mozley & W. [1913 Webster]

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