Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
reasonable probability — reasonable prob·a·bil·i·ty n: a probability that the result of a proceeding would have been different if not for the unprofessional errors of counsel or nondisclosure of exculpatory material by the prosecution which is sufficient to undermine… … Law dictionary
reasonable — rea·son·able adj 1 a: being in accordance with reason, fairness, duty, or prudence b: of an appropriate degree or kind c: supported or justified by fact or circumstance a reasonable belief that force was necessary for self defense d … Law dictionary
Probability — Prob a*bil i*ty, n.; pl. {Probabilities}. [L. probabilitas: cf. F. probabilit[ e].] [1913 Webster] 1. The quality or state of being probable; appearance of reality or truth; reasonable ground of presumption; likelihood. [1913 Webster] Probability … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
reasonable chance — index likelihood, opportunity, probability, prospect (outlook) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
probability — I noun anticipation, appearance of truth, believability, chance, conceivability, credibility, credibleness, expectation, fair chance, fair expectation, favorable chance, liability, liableness, likelihood, likeliness, odds, ostensibility,… … Law dictionary
probability theory — Math., Statistics. the theory of analyzing and making statements concerning the probability of the occurrence of uncertain events. Cf. probability (def. 4). [1830 40] * * * Branch of mathematics that deals with analysis of random events.… … Universalium
Probability — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Probability >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 probability probability likelihood Sgm: N 1 credibleness credibleness Sgm: N 1 likeliness likeliness &c. >Adj. GRP: N 2 Sgm: N 2 vraisemblance vraisemblance … English dictionary for students
probability and statistics — ▪ mathematics Introduction the branches of mathematics concerned with the laws governing random events, including the collection, analysis, interpretation, and display of numerical data. Probability has its origin in the study of gambling… … Universalium
Probability interpretations — The word probability has been used in a variety of ways since it was first coined in relation to games of chance. Does probability measure the real, physical tendency of something to occur, or is it just a measure of how strongly one believes it… … Wikipedia
reasonable — Fair, proper, just, moderate, suitable under the circumstances. Fit and appropriate to the end in view. Having the faculty of reason; rational; governed by reason; under the influence of reason; agreeable to reason. Thinking, speaking, or acting… … Black's law dictionary
