burden of proof

burden of proof

n. Law

The responsibility of proving a disputed charge or allegation.

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burden of proof

n

(Law) Law the obligation, in criminal cases resting initially on the prosecution, to provide evidence that will convince the court or jury of the truth of one's contention

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burden of proof - the duty of proving a disputed charge duty, obligation, responsibility - the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force; "we must instill a sense of duty in our children"; "every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"- John D.Rockefeller Jr