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Definition standard of proof in British English

standard of proof noun

[countable] noun
/ˌstændə(r)d əv ˈpruːf/
Example

In civil cases the standard of proof is 'on the balance of probabilities'. In criminal cases it is 'beyond all reasonable doubt'.

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Definition standard of proof in British English