Terbukti

Terbukti is an Indonesian adjective meaning proven or evidenced, used to describe a claim, statement, or condition that has been confirmed by facts or evidence. The word is formed from the noun bukti (proof) with the prefix ter-, which in Indonesian indicates a state resulting from a completed action. Consequently, terbukti conveys the sense of something that has been proven.

In legal contexts, terbukti is commonly used in phrases like terbukti bersalah (proven guilty) or terbukti tidak benar (proved not true). In scientific and journalistic contexts, it can indicate that a finding or claim is supported by data or sources, e.g., terbukti secara ilmiah or terbukti melalui bukti. The term implies credibility based on available evidence, but it does not always equate to absolute certainty and may be revisited with new information or appeals.

Related terms include membuktikan (to prove), bukti (proof, evidence), and tidak terbukti (not proven). Usage should consider the level of proof required by the context, such as legal standards or scientific consensus.