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burden of proof
(redirected from Balance of probabilities)

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burden of proof,
n in criminal cases, the task of the prosecuting officers to demonstrate the
actus reus and
mens rea of the crime; in litigation, to lay out the facts of the case. See also actus reus and mens rea.

burden of proof,
n in a legal proceeding, the duty to prove a fact or facts in dispute.

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8) Needless to say, a taxpayer is still well advised to assemble the best possible case for trial since he must convince the court on the balance of probabilities.
 
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