Collocations for proof - noun
ADJ.
absolute, clear, conclusive, concrete, convincing, direct, good, incontrovertible, irrefutable, positive, real, tangible
Have you got any positive proof that she took the money? | We have proof positive that he is in hiding. | I have no real proof that he was at the flat.
Have you got any positive proof that she took the money? | We have proof positive that he is in hiding. | I have no real proof that he was at the flat.
ample, sufficient | further | final, ultimate
The photo was final proof of her husband''s infidelity.
The photo was final proof of her husband''s infidelity.
documentary, written | legal | scientific | living
The lungfish is living proof that fish could evolve to breathe on land.
The lungfish is living proof that fish could evolve to breathe on land.
VERB + PROOF
have | give sb, offer (sb), produce, provide (sb with) | get, obtain | need, require
PREP.
without ~
He is unlikely to make wild accusations without proof.
He is unlikely to make wild accusations without proof.
~ of
Her account gives us no concrete proof of his guilt.
Her account gives us no concrete proof of his guilt.
PHRASES
the burden/onus of proof
The burden of proof lay on the plaintiff to prove negligence.
The burden of proof lay on the plaintiff to prove negligence.
a lack of proof
The men were acquitted for lack of proof.
The men were acquitted for lack of proof.
proof of identity, proof of purchase
Proof of purchase must be provided before a refund can be made.
Proof of purchase must be provided before a refund can be made.
a standard of proof
Civil proceedings require a lower standard of proof than criminal cases.
Civil proceedings require a lower standard of proof than criminal cases.