LEGAL WORD
Burden of proof
Legal term · Evidence
Burden of proof
- Type: Legal term
- Area of law: Evidence
1 What it means
The duty to prove a fact. Generally, whoever asserts a fact must prove it.
2 Use it in a sentence
In a criminal case the burden of proof lies on the prosecution.
3 Make it stick
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