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Preponderance

DEFINITIONS

Webster’s Dictionary of the English Language, 1828
PREPOND'ERANCE

1. An outweighing; superiority of weight. The least preponderance of weight on one side of a ship or boat will make it incline or heel.

2. Superiority of power, force or weight; in a figurative sense; as a preponderance of evidence.
Black’s Law Dictionary, 1st Edition, 1891
PREPONDERANCE.

This word means something more than “weight;" it denotes a superiority of weight, or outweighing. The words are not synonymous, but substantially different. There is generally a “weight” of evidence on each side in case of contested facts. But juries cannot properly act upon the weight of evidence, in favor of the one having the onus, unless it overbear, in some degree, the weight upon the other side. 37 Ark. 588.
The Century Dictionary, an Encyclopedic Lexicon of the English Language, 1895
preponderance

1. The state or quality of preponderating or outweighing; superiority in weight : as preponderance of metal.
2. Superiority in force, influence, quantity, or number; predominance.
Black’s Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition, 1910
PREPONDERANCE.

This word means something more than "weight ;" It denotes a superiority of weight, or outweighing. The words are not synonymous, but substantially different There is generally a "weight" of evidence on each side in case of contested facts. But Juries cannot properly act upon the weight of evidence, In favor of the one having the onus, unless it overbear, in some degree, the weight upon the other side. Shinn v. Tucker, 37 Ark. 588. And see Hoffman v. Loud, 111 Mich. 158, 69 N. W. 231; Willcox v. Hines, 100 Tenn. 524, 45 S. W. 781, 66 Am. St Rep. 761; Mortimer v. Mc-Mullen, 202 IU. 413, 67 N. E. 20; Bryan v. Chicago, etc., R. Co., 63 Iowa, 464, 19 N. W. 295.
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Current English, 1919
preponderate v.i.

Weigh more, be heavier; p. over, exceed in number, quantity, &c; be of greater moral or intellectual weight; be the chief element, predominate; (of scale of balance) sink.
Ballentine’s Law Dictionary, James A. Ballentine, Third Edition, 1969
Preponderance of evidence.

The weight, credit, and value of the aggregate evidence on either side; the greater weight of the evidence the greater weight of the credible evidence. In the last analysis, the probability of the truth; evidence more convincing as worthy of belief than that which is offered in opposition thereto. 30 Am J2d Ev § 1164.
The expression does not mean the mere numerical array of witnesses; it means weight, credit, and value. Willcox v. Hines. 100 Tenn 524. 45 SW 781.
Black’s Law Dictionary, 5th Edition, 1979
Preponderance of evidence.

Evidence which is of greater weight or more convincing than the evidence which is offered in opposition to it; that is, evidence which as a whole shows that the fact sought to be proved is more probable than not. Braud v. Kinchen, La.App., 3 10 So.2d 657, 659.

With respect to burden of proof in civil actions, means greater weight of evidence, or evidence which is more credible and convincing to the mind. That which best accords with reason and probability. The word "preponderance" means something more than "weight"; it denotes a superiority of weight, or outweighing. The words are not synonymous, but substantially different. There is generally a "weight" of evidence on each side in case of contested facts. But juries cannot properly act upon the weight of evidence, in favor of the one having the onus, unless it overbear, in some degree, the weight upon the other side.

That amount of evidence necessary for the plaintiff to win in a civil case. It is that degree of proof which is more probable than not. Preponderance of evidence may not be determined by the number of witnesses, but by the greater weight of all evidence, which does not necessarily mean the greater number of witnesses, but opportunity for knowledge, information possessed, and manner of testifying determines the weight of testimony.
United States Government Compendium of Interagency and Associated Terms, 2017
preponderance of the evidence –

proof by information that, compared with that opposing it, leads to the conclusion that the fact at issue is more probably true than not.
WEX Legal Dictionary
preponderance of the evidence

A requirement that more then 50% of the evidence points to something. This is the burden of proof in a civil trial.
For example: At the end of civil case A v. B, 51% of the evidence favors A. Thus, A has a preponderance of the evidence, A has met their burden of proof, and A will win the case.
A Preponderance of the Evidence by Dave Daubenmire
http://coachdavelive.com
Preponderance--the fact or quality of being preponderant; superiority in weight, power, numbers, etc.:predominance, majority, mass, bulk.

“What are we going to do?”

I had just run down a litany of issues that are plainly apparent to anyone who has any sense of what is happening in this nation when my precious wife of 42 years and 4 days asked me that question in a moment of frustration. That question hung in the air like a thick fog on a steamy August morning.

What are we going to DO?

For the past six years I have hosted a morning podcast at www.CoachDaveLive.com where we discuss the cultural issues, provide an explanation on how we got in this mess, and determine what we must do to turn things around.
It is a Bible-centered show…but not preachy…and a daily discussion on how our turning from our Christian roots has led to the apostasy masquerading as wisdom in today’s world. Americans, even Christian Americans, no longer love TRUTH. The Truth can be harsh and unnerving and today’s quasi-Christian society loves comfort more than Truth.

As we often say…TRUTH SOUNDS LIKE HATE TO THOSE WHO HATE THE TRUTH!

In our desire to be tolerant and diverse the Christian world has bent over backwards in our effort to be non-offensive to the Luciferians and those numb nut “Christians” who are unwittingly playing on the Devil’s team. Americans have lost their love of Truth.

How did we get in such a mess…and what are we going to DO?

In a court of law there is a principle called “a preponderance of evidence.” It simply means “more than half.” The jury in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial was not tasked with being 100% sure of his guilt but, rather, that a preponderance of the evidence showed it more than 50/50 likely that he did not do what he was accused of. The verdict didn’t require 100% proof of innocence, simply a 51-49 likelihood. A preponderance of the evidence.
Most agreed with the verdict and some did not. But the PREPONDERANCE of evidence presented to the jury showed that he was not guilty of all charges.

By the way…OJ got the same deal…a preponderance of probability that he didn’t kill his wife. Not guilty and innocent are not the same thing. OJ was not guilty…according to the jury…but many Americans do not believe he was INNOCENT. Preponderance of evidence.

So, in today’s censored society not all of the evidence gets presented to the public. As a result, Americans appear to be split on the great issues of the day. That is how the Luciferians work. They produce only part of the evidence which makes it hard for the average American to come to a correct conclusion. “Just the facts” is a thing of the past. Today ALL evidence is tampered with. Just turn on CNN or log onto Fakebook and you will find a preponderance of miss information. They are slowly being exposed.

Jury tampering is what they would call it in a court of law. At least in honest courts…which are becoming more and more rare every day.

So, if the media were honest, if the Government/medical complex were honest, and if litigators were honest the preponderance of the evidence would show the following.

The masks don’t work.

The vaccines are dangerous.

The 2020 election was not clean.

There is no Constitutional authority to force a vaccine on any American.

Public Schools are stealing our money, indoctrinating our kids, and destroying Christianity.

Our colleges are worse. Seized institutions in the hands of atheists.

Americans of all ethnicity are unhappy with the direction our country is being dragged.

Joe Biden isn’t running the country…some man behind the curtain is.

There is something seriously wrong with the way our government functions.

The average American does not trust the FBI. They hate the IRS. Both are bullies.

Congress is made up of two wings of the same bird. The People trust neither party.

A majority of our religious leaders are sell-outs.

Our pastors are cowardly.

Bad things are rolling down the highway.

More Americans get their information from Podcasts than any mainstream media.

Bruce Jenner is still a man.

There is a dark veil being removed from the eyes of Mom and Pop America. For too long we have lived under the delusion that our government can be trusted to do the right thing. They tricked us into believing immoral men would make God-honoring decisions.

Most Americans share common goals regardless of what the Luciferians are telling us. The average Democrat and the average Republican want the same thing. They want the government to leave them alone and let them live a peaceful life. And no father in America wants his son to be Homecoming QUEEN!

The Truth will prevail if God-fearing people will simply stand up and speak up. Moral compromise is the slippery slope into tyranny. The preponderance of evidence shows that a rude awakening is sweeping this nation. A great awakening will soon follow.
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