burden of proof

Example Sentences

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The burden of proof will be shifted to energy companies, meaning they will have to prove they have acted lawfully by explaining how they came up with prices.

From Barron's

As always, the burden of proof would be on you to make your case that your stepmother made an unambiguous promise.

From MarketWatch

“There is no game of chance here; the system is designed to flag these data gaps and shift the burden of proof onto the taxpayer,” he said.

From MarketWatch

The court also asked the federal government to consider "legislative interventions", like shifting the burden of proof on to the accused from the victim.

From BBC

Fifa subsequently introduced an interim framework based on the calculation of compensation payable and burden of proof if there is a breach of contract.

From BBC