onus probandi

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But it must be proven that the defect exists—and the onus probandi rests upon Mr. Mallock.

From Socialism A Summary and Interpretation of Socialist Principles by Spargo, John

If so, apologetics is literally a science, and it is pedantry to claim the defensive and pretend to throw the onus probandi upon objectors.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3 "Apollodorus" to "Aral" by Various

It is not for me to prove the fallacy of the Single Tax theory—the onus probandi rests with its apostles, and they but saltate from mistaken premises to ridiculous conclusions.

From Brann the Iconoclast — Volume 10 by Brann, William Cowper

If a person sues for a debt which is denied the onus probandi lies with the plaintiff.

From The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants by Marsden, William

Where two nations are already settled in a country, the onus probandi rests with the party that seeks to exclude the other.

From The Oregon Territory Its History and Discovery by Twiss, Travers