Definition of proof

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Proof (a.) Being of a certain standard as to strength; -- said of alcoholic liquors.

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Safe :: Safe (n.) A strong and fireproof receptacle (as a movable chest of steel, etc., or a closet or vault of brickwork) for containing money, valuable papers, or the like..
Reprehensive :: Reprehensive (a.) Containing reprehension; conveying reproof.
Contract :: Contract (n.) A formal writing which contains the agreement of parties, with the terms and conditions, and which serves as a proof of the obligation..
Proof :: Proof (n.) Firmness of mind; stability not to be shaken.
Hypothesis :: Hypothesis (n.) A supposition; a proposition or principle which is supposed or taken for granted, in order to draw a conclusion or inference for proof of the point in question; something not proved, but assumed for the purpose of argument, or to account for a fact or an occurrence; as, the hypothesis that head winds detain an overdue steamer..
Slicker :: Slicker (n.) A waterproof coat.
High-proof :: High-proof (a.) Highly rectified; very strongly alcoholic; as, high-proof spirits..
Assumption :: Assumption (n.) The act of taking for granted, or supposing a thing without proof; supposition; unwarrantable claim..
Rockaway :: Rockaway () Formerly, a light, low, four-wheeled carriage, with standing top, open at the sides, but having waterproof curtains which could be let down when occasion required; now, a somewhat similar, but heavier, carriage, inclosed, except in front, and having a door at each side..
Pay :: Pay (v. t.) To cover, as bottom of a vessel, a seam, a spar, etc., with tar or pitch, or waterproof composition of tallow, resin, etc.; to smear..
Proof :: Proof (v. t.) Armor of excellent or tried quality, and deemed impenetrable; properly, armor of proof..
Eviction :: Eviction (n.) Conclusive evidence; proof.
Argument :: Argument (n.) Proof; evidence.
Suspicion :: Suspicion (n.) The act of suspecting; the imagination or apprehension of the existence of something (esp. something wrong or hurtful) without proof, or upon very slight evidence, or upon no evidence..
Proof :: Proof (n.) A process for testing the accuracy of an operation performed. Cf. Prove, v. t., 5..
Reprehension :: Reprehension (n.) Reproof; censure; blame; disapproval.
Jobation :: "Jobation (n.) A scolding; a hand, tedious reproof..
Postulate :: Postulate (n.) Something demanded or asserted; especially, a position or supposition assumed without proof, or one which is considered as self-evident; a truth to which assent may be demanded or challenged, without argument or evidence..
Postulate :: Postulate (v. t.) To beg, or assume without proof; as, to postulate conclusions..
Sightproof :: Sightproof (a.) Undiscoverable to sight.
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