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| abstract |
formulated in the mind or in thought and not necessarily connected with what is real, proven, or tangible. [1/13 definitions] |
| allegation |
in law, an assertion that must be proven by the party who made it. [1/3 definitions] |
| alleged |
claimed, usually with some amount of evidence, to be as described, although not proven so. |
| claim |
to state (something) as true although not proven or universally accepted to be true; assert, contend. [2/8 definitions] |
| dogmatic |
asserting beliefs and opinions as though they were proven facts. [1/2 definitions] |
| principle |
a law or rule that is presupposed or scientifically proven. [1/4 definitions] |
| probity |
proven trustworthiness; honesty; integrity. |
| theorem |
a proposition or idea that can be proven by other formulas or propositions in mathematics, or deduced from accepted premises or assumptions in logic. [1/2 definitions] |
| time-tested |
proven effective, useful, or durable over a long period of time. |
| unproven |
combined form of proven. |
| wildcat |
an oil well drilled in an area not proven to have oil. [1/6 definitions] |
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