presumption of innocence

pre·sump·tion of in·no·cence

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pri-zuhmp-shuh n uhv, ov in-uh-suh ns]
- /prɪˈzʌmp ʃən ʌv, ɒv ˈɪn ə səns/
- /prɪˈzʌmp.ʃən əv ˈɪn.ə.səns/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pri-zuhmp-shuh n uhv, ov in-uh-suh ns]
- /prɪˈzʌmp ʃən ʌv, ɒv ˈɪn ə səns/

Definitions of presumption of innocence words

noun presumption of innocence the rebuttable presumption of the innocence of the defendant in a criminal action in Anglo-Saxon jurisprudence, placing upon the prosecution the burden of proof of the defendant's guilt. 1
noun presumption of innocence law: guilt not assumed 1

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