burden of proof

bur·den of proof

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bur-dn uhv, ov proof]
- /ˈbɜr dn ʌv, ɒv pruf/
- /ˈbɜː.dən əv pruːf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bur-dn uhv, ov proof]
- /ˈbɜr dn ʌv, ɒv pruf/

Definitions of burden of proof words

phrase burden of proof The burden of proof is the task of proving that you are correct, for example when you have accused someone of a crime. 3
noun burden of proof 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 3
noun burden of proof the obligation to prove what is asserted and in dispute 3
noun burden of proof Chiefly Law. the obligation to offer evidence that the court or jury could reasonably believe, in support of a contention, failing which the case will be lost. 1
noun burden of proof the obligation to establish a contention as fact by evoking evidence of its probable truth. 1
noun burden of proof responsibility for providing enough evidence of sth 1

See all 7 definitions of burden of proof

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Origin of burden of proof

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

First recorded in 1585-95

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Parts of speech for Burden of proof

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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burden of proof popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for burden of proof

noun burden of proof

onus — a difficult or disagreeable obligation, task, burden, etc.
responsibility — the state or fact of being responsible, answerable, or accountable for something within one's power, control, or management.
onus probandi — the burden of proof.

All 3 Synonyms of burden of proof

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