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<h1>Understanding 'Preponderance of Evidence': Key to Deciding Which Side's Evidence is More Persuasive in Legal Cases</h1> Preponderance of the evidence refers to the greater weight of evidence that is more credible and convincing, as defined in Black's Law Dictionary, 4th Edition. It signifies a superiority or outweighing of evidence rather than mere weight. In legal contexts, particularly when facts are contested, juries must consider this preponderance to determine which side's evidence is more persuasive. The concept implies that evidence must not only be present but must also surpass the opposing side's evidence to some degree to meet the burden of proof.