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= Adverse inference
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Adverse inference is a legal principle that allows a court to infer that evidence which is not presented or is withheld by a party would have been unfavorable to that party's case. This principle often applies in situations where a party fails to produce evidence that is relevant and within their control, raising the presumption that the evidence would have been detrimental to their position.