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evidence vs probable cause

probable cause vs evidence

evidence and probable cause both are nouns.

evidence is a verb but probable cause is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
evidence Yes No Yes No
probable cause Yes No No No
As nouns, probable cause is a hyponym of evidence; that is, probable cause is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than evidence:
  • evidence: your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
  • probable cause: (law) evidence sufficient to warrant an arrest or search and seizure
Other hyponyms of evidence include cogent evidence, proof, disproof, falsification, refutation, lead, track, trail, symptom, sign.
evidence (noun) probable cause (noun)
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief (law) evidence sufficient to warrant an arrest or search and seizure
(law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved
an indication that makes something evident
evidence (verb) probable cause (verb)
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
provide evidence for
give evidence
Difference between evidence and probable cause

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