burden of proof

Example Sentences

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"Crucially, the New York Times would face a far more stringent burden of proof in Israel than under the US standard, as a mere lack of malice is insufficient to avoid liability," he said.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Duterte's defence counsel said in a statement after Monday's vote that the burden of proof lay with her accusers.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

But setting aside the burden of proof required in a courtroom, this outcome was hard for many in the court of public opinion to accept.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

“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 • Feb. 14, 2026

The burden of proof is on the prosecution.

From "Twelve Angry Men" by Reginald Rose