the burden of proof

noun
🔊/ðə ˌbɜːdn əv ˈpruːf/
🔊/ðə ˌbɜːrdn əv ˈpruːf/
[singular] (law法律)
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  1. the task or responsibility of proving that something is true举证责任;证明责任
    • The burden of proof is on the prosecution.起诉方有举证的责任。