What does the phrase “you can’t prove a negative” actually mean?

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What does the phrase “you can’t prove a negative” actually mean?

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It’s only applicable in a scientific sense. The concept has to be tangible. The typical phrase “prove Bigfoot doesn’t exist” is unprovable.

However intangible concepts can be proven through a negative. Otherwise no one could argue they “didnt” commit a crime.

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