beyond a reasonable doubt

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beyond a reasonable doubt

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Law A legal standard for deciding the outcome of a criminal charge, requiring evidence that is sufficient to eliminate any doubts that a reasonable person might entertain about whether a claim is true or false.

Related terms: beyond a shadow of a doubt, balance of probabilities, clear and convincing evidence, preponderance of the evidence, probable cause

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