clear case

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A clear case is an instance where the facts or evidence leave no room for doubt: This is a clear case of fraud.

The phrase emphasizes that something obviously belongs to a particular category or warrants a specific conclusion.

It was a clear case of self-defense.

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beyond doubt · transparent · open-and-shut · slam-dunk · airtight · prima facie · proof · evidence · burden of proof · beyond reasonable doubt · verdict · guilty · innocent · prosecution · courtroom · luggage · carry on luggage · suitcase

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certainty/ambiguity

clear casegray area

Ambiguous, ill-defined situation

hard case · edge case · muddy waters · close call · toss-up

legal/evidential strength

clear casecircumstantial case

Non-core argument marking

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G