presumption of innocence

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Noun

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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.
    Coordinate term: presumption of guilt

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