Prov″en (?), p. p. or a. Proved. “Accusations firmly proven in his mind.” Thackeray.
Of this which was the principal charge, and was generally believed to beproven, he was acquitted. Jowett (Thucyd.).
Not proven(Scots Law), a verdict of a jury that the guilt of the accused is not made out, though not disproved. Mozley & W.