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Presumption of innocence
Meaning
Noun
●
In 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.
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