proven
The origin and history of proven.
Etymology
Developed as the past participle of "preve," a Middle English form of prove, and originally used in Scottish legal contexts — as in the verdict "not proven."
The origin and history of proven.
Developed as the past participle of "preve," a Middle English form of prove, and originally used in Scottish legal contexts — as in the verdict "not proven."
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