absolute proof

proof — n [alteration of Middle English preove, from Old French preuve, from Late Latin proba, from Latin probare to prove] 1: the effect of evidence sufficient to persuade a reasonable person that a particular fact exists see also evidence 2: the… …   Law dictionary

proof positive — ► NOUN ▪ final or absolute proof of something …   English terms dictionary

absolute — adjective Etymology: Middle English absolut, from Anglo French, from Latin absolutus, from past participle of absolvere to set free, absolve Date: 14th century 1. a. free from imperfection ; perfect < it is a most absolute and …   New Collegiate Dictionary

absolute — [[t]æ̱bsəluːt[/t]] ♦♦♦ absolutes 1) ADJ: usu ADJ n Absolute means total and complete. It s not really suited to absolute beginners... A sick person needs absolute confidence and trust in a doctor. Syn: complete 2) ADJ: ADJ n (emphasis) You use… …   English dictionary

absolute — ab|so|lute1 W3S2 [ˈæbsəlu:t] adj [Date: 1300 1400; : Latin; Origin: , past participle of absolvere; ABSOLVE] 1.) complete or total ▪ I have absolute confidence in her. ▪ We don t know with absolute certainty that the project will succeed. 2.)… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

absolute — ab•so•lute [[t]ˈæb səˌlut, ˌæb səˈlut[/t]] adj. 1) being fully or perfectly as indicated; complete; perfect 2) free from restriction, limitation, or exception: absolute power; absolute freedom[/ex] 3) outright; unqualified: an absolute lie; an… …   From formal English to slang

proof positive — noun final or absolute proof of something …   English new terms dictionary

Proof — Proof, a. [1913 Webster] 1. Used in proving or testing; as, a proof load, or proof charge. [1913 Webster] 2. Firm or successful in resisting; as, proof against harm; waterproof; bombproof. [1913 Webster] I . . . have found thee Proof against all… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Proof charge — Proof Proof, a. [1913 Webster] 1. Used in proving or testing; as, a proof load, or proof charge. [1913 Webster] 2. Firm or successful in resisting; as, proof against harm; waterproof; bombproof. [1913 Webster] I . . . have found thee Proof… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Proof impression — Proof Proof, a. [1913 Webster] 1. Used in proving or testing; as, a proof load, or proof charge. [1913 Webster] 2. Firm or successful in resisting; as, proof against harm; waterproof; bombproof. [1913 Webster] I . . . have found thee Proof… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Proof load — Proof Proof, a. [1913 Webster] 1. Used in proving or testing; as, a proof load, or proof charge. [1913 Webster] 2. Firm or successful in resisting; as, proof against harm; waterproof; bombproof. [1913 Webster] I . . . have found thee Proof… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English