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Definition the onus probandi in American English

the onus probandi noun

noun
/ˌoʊnəs proʊˈbændi/

From the Latin expression onus probandi, which means "the burden of proving."

1

the responsibility of proving that something is true in a court of law. It is also called the burden of proof

Example

In all such suits the onus probandi shall lie upon the plaintiff.

Definition the onus probandi in American English