A1 noun औपचारिक

burden of proof

/ˈbɜːrdən əv pruːf/

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.

उदाहरण

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1

If 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.

2

In a criminal trial, the burden of proof rests with the prosecution.

In court, the government's lawyers must prove the person is guilty.

3

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.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
burden
Verb
burden
क्रिया विशेषण
burdensomely
विशेषण
burdensome
संबंधित
proof
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याद रखने का तरीका

Imagine a judge giving you a heavy 'burden' (a big bag of rocks) that you must carry until you show your 'proof' (the truth).

त्वरित क्विज़

Since you are the one making the accusation, the ______ of proof is on you.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: burden

उदाहरण

1

If you say I took your pen, the burden of proof is on you.

everyday

If you accuse me of taking your pen, you must show the evidence.

2

In a criminal trial, the burden of proof rests with the prosecution.

formal

In court, the government's lawyers must prove the person is guilty.

3

You can't just make claims without evidence; the burden of proof is yours!

informal

You must show proof for what you say; it is your job to prove it.

4

Scientific theories require a high burden of proof before they are accepted.

academic

Scientists must show many facts before people believe a new theory.

5

The company has the burden of proof to show the product is safe for use.

business

The business must provide evidence that their product does not hurt people.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
burden
Verb
burden
क्रिया विशेषण
burdensomely
विशेषण
burdensome
संबंधित
proof

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

bear the burden of proof to have the responsibility to prove something
shift the burden of proof to move the responsibility of proof to the other person
meet the burden of proof to provide enough evidence to satisfy a requirement
discharge the burden of proof to complete the duty of proving a fact
standard of proof the level of evidence needed to win a case

सामान्य वाक्यांश

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

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

burden of proof vs evidence

Evidence is the actual information (papers, photos), while the burden is the duty to show that information.

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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

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'.

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सामान्य गलतियाँ

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.

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याद रखने का तरीका

Imagine a judge giving you a heavy 'burden' (a big bag of rocks) that you must carry until you show your 'proof' (the truth).

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

From the Old English 'byrthen' meaning a heavy load, combined with 'proof' from the Latin 'probare' meaning to test or verify.

व्याकरण पैटर्न

Usually used with the definite article 'the' Functions as a singular uncountable noun phrase Commonly followed by the prepositional phrase 'is on [someone]'
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

In many Western legal systems, the burden of proof is on the accuser because people are 'innocent until proven guilty'.

त्वरित क्विज़

Since you are the one making the accusation, the ______ of proof is on you.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: burden

संबंधित मुहावरे

law के और शब्द

justice

A1

Justice is the quality of being fair and reasonable in how people are treated. It also refers to the legal system and the way laws are used to punish people who do wrong.

verdict

A1

A verdict is the official decision made by a jury or judge in a court of law about whether someone is guilty or not guilty. It is also used to describe a person's final opinion or judgment about something after testing or considering it.

trial

A1

A formal process in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty of a crime. It involves a judge, and sometimes a jury, who listen to evidence and witnesses.

hearing

A1

In a legal context, a hearing is a formal meeting where a judge or official listens to facts and arguments about a specific issue. It is typically shorter and less formal than a full trial but follows strict legal rules.

litigation

A1

Litigation is the process of using a court of law to solve a legal disagreement. It involves a judge or jury making a final decision about a dispute between people or companies.

testimony

A1

A formal statement given by a witness in a court of law or a public meeting. It is also used to describe something that serves as clear proof that a fact is true.

witness

A1

A witness is a person who sees an event, such as a crime or an accident, take place. In a legal context, this person provides information or evidence in a court about what they observed.

crime

A1

A crime is an action that is against the law and is punishable by the government. It refers to illegal activities like stealing or hurting someone.

criminal

A1

A person who has committed a crime or done something illegal. This word describes someone who breaks the law and may be punished by the police or a court.

felony

A1

A felony is a very serious crime, such as murder or armed robbery. In legal systems, it is a crime that is punished more severely than a minor offense, often resulting in more than one year in prison.

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