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Authenticate
Practical Law Glossary Item 0-520-0517 (Approx. 3 pages)
Glossary
Authenticate
To prove that evidence is genuine and therefore admissible. Authenticated evidence generally is admissible because either:
- There is prima facie evidence to show that the proffered evidence is what its proponent claims it is.
- It is self-authenticating (authentic on its face) and therefore needs no further proof to be admitted as evidence.