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Reasonable Doubt

Definition:

Reasonable doubt is a legal standard used in criminal trials that refers to the level of uncertainty or hesitation that a juror must have to find a defendant guilty.

Senses:

1. Legal Sense:

In the legal context, reasonable doubt is the highest standard of proof required to convict a person of a crime. It is the doubt that would cause a reasonable person, acting reasonably, to hesitate before making a decision to convict.

Example sentence: The defense attorney argued that the prosecution failed to provide enough evidence to establish reasonable doubt regarding the defendant's alibi.

2. General Sense:

In a general sense, reasonable doubt refers to any significant doubt or uncertainty a person may have about a particular matter or statement.

Example sentence: I had a reasonable doubt about the accuracy of his statement because his story didn't match the facts.

Related Products:

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• Reasonable Doubt in Criminal Law
• The Burden of Reasonable Doubt: When Reasonable Doubt Becomes Unreasonable
• Proof and Reasonable Doubt: A Theory of Evidence