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Definition of the burden of proof noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

the burden of proof

noun
 
/ðə ˌbɜːdn əv ˈpruːf/
 
/ðə ˌbɜːrdn əv ˈpruːf/
[singular] (law)
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  1. the task or responsibility of proving that something is true
    • The burden of proof is on the prosecution.
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