Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
burden-of-proof
Noun
/ˈbɜːr.dən əv pruːf/
Definition
The obligation to prove one’s assertion or claim in a legal context.
Examples
- The burden of proof lies with the prosecution in a criminal case.
- In civil cases, the plaintiff typically has the burden of proof.
- The lawyer argued that the burden of proof had not been met.
Meaning
In legal proceedings, it refers to the duty of a party to convince the court of their argument’s validity.
Synonyms
- onus of proof
- onus
- liability to prove
