presumption of innocence

English

Noun

presumption of innocence (countable and uncountable, plural presumptions of innocence)

  1. (law) The precept that someone will not be convicted of a crime unless (the judge, prosecutor, officer) proves guilt beyond a reasonable doubt and is non-liquet, with there being no present burden of proof duty subjected on the accused to prove innocence.

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References
  • Black's Law Dictionary 10th Edition (2014)
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