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Webster 1913 Edition
Proven
Prov′en
,p.
p.
or Adj.
Proved.
“Accusations firmly proven in his mind.” Thackeray.
Of this which was the principal charge, and was generally believed to be
proven
, 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.