Der Beweis
Example: Der Richter verlangte einen klaren Beweis für die Schuld.
Definition
"Der Beweis" in legal context refers to the evidence or proof presented to establish the truth of a fact or claim in court. It is the material or testimony that a judge or jury uses to determine guilt or innocence, as in the phrase 'Der Richter verlangte einen klaren Beweis für die Schuld.'
Etymology
The word "der Beweis" comes from the Old High German 'biwīs' meaning 'proof' or 'evidence.' It is related to the verb 'weisen,' meaning 'to show.' Did you know? The concept of 'Beweis' has been central in law for centuries, emphasizing the importance of showing or demonstrating facts clearly.
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"Der Beweis" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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