in dubio pro reo
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English[edit]
Phrase[edit]
in dubio pro reo
- (law) benefit of the doubt to the accused
German[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Borrowed from Latin. Literally: “in case of doubt in favour of the accused”.
Pronunciation[edit]
Phrase[edit]
- (law) one is innocent until proven guilty; there is the benefit of the doubt
- Synonym: im Zweifel für den Angeklagten