Burdens
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- (n.) Legal obligations or duties imposed on a person, which may restrict or require certain actions.
The burdens of proof fall on the plaintiff in a civil case.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'burdens' often refers to multiple duties or evidentiary pressures; distinguish from the singular 'burden' which may have nuanced applications.
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