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    probable
    /ˈprɒbəbl/

    adjective

    • 1. likely to happen or be the case: "it is probable that the economic situation will deteriorate further"

    noun

    • 1. a person who is likely to become or do something, especially one who is likely to be chosen for a team: British "Merson and Wright are probables"

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  2. Dec 15, 2023 · "Possible" means something can happen or be true; "probable" means something is likely to happen or be true.

  3. Oct 9, 2023 · Probable means something is likely to occur or be true, while possible means something might occur or be true but isn't certain.

  4. Apr 5, 2024 · "Likely" suggests a high chance of occurrence, implying strong possibility, while "probable" denotes a scenario that is more certain to happen, based on evidence or reasoning.

  5. Dec 3, 2023 · Key Takeaways: Possible means something can happen, but it doesn’t guarantee its likelihood. Probable indicates a higher likelihood of something happening, but it is not certain. Distinguishing between possible and probable involves assessing the level of likelihood or certainty.

  6. Sep 26, 2023 · Probable Maximum Loss (PML) is the maximum loss that an insurer would be expected to incur on a policy. It's a standard calculation in underwriting.

  7. Nov 21, 2023 · Probable cause is the grounds that police, or any reasonable person, must have to arrest an individual, search a person or property, or get a warrant to search a...

  8. Dec 26, 2023 · "Possible" refers to something that can happen or be true, regardless of its likelihood, while "probable" suggests a higher likelihood or expectation of occurrence.

  9. Mar 20, 2024 · Provable emphasizes the capability of being demonstrated as true or valid through evidence, while probable focuses on likelihood or the chance of occurrence without certainty.

  10. Oct 18, 2023 · Probable cause requires objective facts, not subjective beliefs. A police officer must have more than a subjective hunch to make an arrest or get an arrest warrant. They need to have objective evidence that indicates the suspect’s responsibility for the crime.

  11. Dec 5, 2023 · Probable cause is among the most common ways police conduct legal searches and seizures. However, exceptions to the probable cause requirement can allow police officers to legally search without a warrant.