ALL meanings of burden of proof
bur·den of proof
B b - 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
- noun burden of proof (law) The duty of a party in a legal proceeding to prove an assertion of fact; it includes both the burden of production and the burden of persuasion; the onus probandi. 0