burden of proof
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burden of proof — idiom
1. the duty of one party in a legal case or debate to provide sufficient evidence t
1.idiom
Definition
the duty of one party in a legal case or debate to provide sufficient evidence to support their claim, because without it the claim will be rejected.
Example
In a criminal trial, the burden of proof lies with the prosecution, not the defense.
The reporter knew the burden of proof was on her to show that the documents were authentic.