Law Dictionary Definitions

probandum (proh-ban-d<<schwa>>m), n. A fact to be proved. Pl. probanda. See fact in issue under FACT. [Blacks Law 8th]

probable evidence. See presumptive evidence under EVIDENCE. [Blacks Law 8th]

probable-desistance test. Criminal law. A common-law test for the crime of attempt, focusing on whether the defendant has exhibited dangerous behavior indicating a likelihood of committing the crime. See ATTEMPT(2). [Blacks Law 8th]

probable consequence. An effect or result that is more likely than not to follow its supposed cause. [Cases: Negligence 386. C.J.S. Negligence § 196.] [Blacks Law 8th]

probable-cause hearing. 1.PRELIMINARY HEARING. 2. See shelter hearing under HEARING. [Blacks Law 8th]

probable cause. 1.Criminal law. A reasonable ground to suspect that a person has committed or is committing a crime or that a place contains specific items connected with a crime. • Under the Fourth Amendment, probable cause — which amounts to more than a bare suspicion but less than evidence that would justify a conviction…

probabilis causa litigandi (pr<<schwa>>-bab-<<schwa>>-lis kaw-z<<schwa>> lit-i-gan-dI). [Law Latin] Scots law. A probable cause of action. • A person applying for legal aid has to show a reasonable basis for the proposed legal action. [Blacks Law 8th]

probabilis causa (pr<<schwa>>-bab-<<schwa>>-lis kaw-z<<schwa>>). [Latin] Probable cause. [Blacks Law 8th]

proavus. Civil law. A great-grandfather. [Blacks Law 8th]

proavunculus (proh-<<schwa>>-v<<schwa>>ngk-y<<schwa>>-l<<schwa>>s). [Latin] Civil law. A great-grandmother’s brother. [Blacks Law 8th]