Rebuttable Presumption
/rɪˈbʌtəbl prɪˈzʌmpʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal inference that is taken to be true unless disproved by evidence to the contrary.
There is a rebuttable presumption of innocence until proven guilty in a criminal trial.
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- rebuttable presumptions
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Commentary
A rebuttable presumption shifts the burden of producing evidence to the opposing party but does not eliminate the need for actual proof.
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