burden of proof

noun
UK: /ˌbɜːdn əv ˈpruːf/
US: /ˌbɜːrdn əv ˈpruːf/

  1. The responsibility to prove something in a court or legal setting.

    1. The burden of proof is on the prosecutor to show he is guilty.
    2. In a civil case, the burden of proof rests with the plaintiff to demonstrate the defendant's liability.

  2. The obligation to provide evidence to support a claim or argument.

    1. He has the burden of proof to show his plan works.
    2. The burden of proof lies with those advocating for this policy change, they need to present evidence of its benefits.

Synonyms

onus responsibility liability duty

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "burden of proof" in English means: The responsibility to prove something in a court or legal setting., The obligation to provide evidence to support a claim or argument..

The phonetic transcription of "burden of proof" is /ˌbɜːdn əv ˈpruːf/ in British English and /ˌbɜːrdn əv ˈpruːf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "burden of proof": onus, responsibility, liability, duty.

Example usage of "burden of proof": "The burden of proof is on the prosecutor to show he is guilty.". More examples on the page.