Conjectures are reasoning founded on probabilities with- out any demonstration of their truth. Masco rdus has defined conjecture “ rationable vestigium Intends veritatis, unde nascitur opinio sapientis or a slight degree of credcnco arising from evidence too weak or too…
Understanding Conjecture
reasoning founded on probabilities with-
out any demonstration of their truth.
Masco rdus has defined conjecture
“ rationable vestigium Intends veritatis,
unde nascitur opinio sapientis or a
slight degree of credcnco arising from
evidence too weak or too remote to
produce belief. Do Prob. vol. i. quaist.
14, n. 14. Sec Diet, do Trevoux, h.
v.; Denisart, h. v.
How Conjecture affects you
Conjecture appears in U.S. legal practice across multiple practice areas. Knowing what it means — and when it applies — can determine the outcome of motions, filings, and negotiations. For non-lawyers, the value of looking up a precise definition is that legal terms often carry meanings that differ from everyday usage; relying on the common meaning can lead to costly missteps.
The mechanics of Conjecture
In practice, Conjecture is invoked when parties, judges, or attorneys need to identify the legal status of an issue, the rights of those involved, or the procedural step required next. The definition shown above is sourced from Bouvier's Law Dictionary (1856) , which is widely cited in U.S. legal practice. Because U.S. law is jurisdictionally layered — federal, state, and sometimes local — the precise application of the term can vary by court, so check the controlling authority for your specific case.