negative proofglossary / negative proof Proof that establishes a fact by showing that its opposite is not or cannot be true. Cf. positive proof. [Cases: Evidence 586. C.J.S. Evidence §§ 339, 1309, 1328.] 词条贡献者 双语律师Terence,国际知名法学院法律专业,擅长翻译各类与油气、资源与采矿业相关的法律文件。