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burden of proof
the obligation to prove one's claim in court
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(noun) the responsibility to prove that something is true, typically in a legal case; the obligation on one side to present evidence to support their claim
Examples
- In a criminal trial, the burden of proof lies with the prosecution to demonstrate guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
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