inference

They further alleged there was a "strong inference" that Mr Combs "paid witness two, after she posted her statement".

But a source close to Nicoll told BBC Scotland News that she felt there was an "underlying inference" in the phone call that he wanted her to step aside.

The judge reminded the eight women and four men of the jury that no inference can be made by Mr McGregor's refusal to comment.

“Before every election, American authorities and media descend into hysteria about ‘Russain disinformation and inference,’” the embassy wrote.

Christopher, from east London, believes these so-called secret inferences are bringing harm to people across the world.