inference
Inference is a rule of logic that is normally used for evidence based on established facts , or proven fact, during a judicial proceeding . Inference is functions, when a fact is elucidated, or "proved" by examining other established facts that then, lead to a reasonable conclusion of another fact. A simplistic example would be if A and B are true, then C must be true. The process is that is used during an inference is known as a "deduction" or "deductive reasoning" and is a persuasive form of circumstantial evidence .
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