burden of proof
The responsibility to provide facts or evidence to show that a statement is true. In a court or an argument, the person making a claim must prove it to others.
Ejemplos
3 de 5If you say I took your pen, the burden of proof is on you.
If you accuse me of taking your pen, you must show the evidence.
In a criminal trial, the burden of proof rests with the prosecution.
In court, the government's lawyers must prove the person is guilty.
You can't just make claims without evidence; the burden of proof is yours!
You must show proof for what you say; it is your job to prove it.
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Truco para recordar
Imagine a judge giving you a heavy 'burden' (a big bag of rocks) that you must carry until you show your 'proof' (the truth).
Quiz rápido
Since you are the one making the accusation, the ______ of proof is on you.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: burden
Ejemplos
If you say I took your pen, the burden of proof is on you.
everydayIf you accuse me of taking your pen, you must show the evidence.
In a criminal trial, the burden of proof rests with the prosecution.
formalIn court, the government's lawyers must prove the person is guilty.
You can't just make claims without evidence; the burden of proof is yours!
informalYou must show proof for what you say; it is your job to prove it.
Scientific theories require a high burden of proof before they are accepted.
academicScientists must show many facts before people believe a new theory.
The company has the burden of proof to show the product is safe for use.
businessThe business must provide evidence that their product does not hurt people.
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Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
beyond a reasonable doubt
the very high standard of proof in criminal cases
onus of proof
another way to say burden of proof (more formal)
preponderance of evidence
a lower standard of proof often used in civil law
Se confunde a menudo con
Evidence is the actual information (papers, photos), while the burden is the duty to show that information.
Notas de uso
This term is most common in legal settings but is frequently used in debates and formal discussions. It is usually used with the verbs 'lie with', 'rest on', or 'be on'.
Errores comunes
Learners often say 'burden for proof' instead of 'burden of proof'. They also sometimes use it as a verb, but it is a noun phrase.
Truco para recordar
Imagine a judge giving you a heavy 'burden' (a big bag of rocks) that you must carry until you show your 'proof' (the truth).
Origen de la palabra
From the Old English 'byrthen' meaning a heavy load, combined with 'proof' from the Latin 'probare' meaning to test or verify.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In many Western legal systems, the burden of proof is on the accuser because people are 'innocent until proven guilty'.
Quiz rápido
Since you are the one making the accusation, the ______ of proof is on you.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: burden
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