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Necessary inference

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-005393

A conclusion that must logically follow from a set of established facts or premises, rather than merely being a possible or probable conclusion. In legal contexts, a necessary inference is often treated as equivalent to direct evidence. Courts frequently rely on necessary inferences when direct proof is unavailable.

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IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-005393
FieldLaw
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