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burden of proof
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the responsibility or obligation placed on someone to provide sufficient evidence or justification to support a claim or accusation, typically in a legal or argumentative context
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During a debate, each debater has the burden of proof to support their arguments and convince the audience of their position.
In a criminal trial, the prosecution bears the burden of proof to demonstrate the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt.
