Vocabulary

reasonable doubt

合理(ごうり)的(てき)な疑(うたが)い

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(1) Idiom, Noun, Phrase

In a criminal case, tangible or circumstantial evidence found that puts into question any assertion of a suspect's guilt. Beyond a reasonable doubt is the legal burden of proof required to affirm a conviction in a criminal case. In a criminal case, the prosecution must prove that the defendant is guilty beyond all reasonable doubt.

Examples

  1. Although he was convicted beyond a reasonable doubt, his lawyer will appeal the conviction.

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