42 CFR § 93.228 - Preponderance of the evidence.

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title: "42 CFR § 93.228 - Preponderance of the evidence."
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# 93.228 Preponderance of the evidence.

Preponderance of the evidence means proof by evidence that, compared with evidence opposing it, leads to the conclusion that the fact at issue is more likely true than not.