Beyond Reasonable Doubt
/bɪˈjɒnd ˈriːznəbl daʊt/
Definitions
- (adv. phrase) The standard of proof required in criminal law, meaning the evidence presented must leave no logical reason to doubt the defendant's guilt.
The jury must be convinced beyond reasonable doubt to convict the defendant.
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This phrase is exclusively used as a legal standard and not modifiable grammatically; it functions as an adverbial phrase specifying the degree of certainty needed in criminal convictions.
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