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presumptions of innocence

presumptions of innocence is the plural of presumption of innocence.

Meaning of presumption of innocence

Noun

presumption of innocence (countable and uncountable, plural presumptions of innocence)

  1. 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.

Questions about presumptions of innocence

What is presumptions of innocence the plural of?
Presumptions of innocence is the plural of presumption of innocence.

Words near presumptions of innocence in the dictionary

  1. presummer
  2. presummit
  3. presumption
  4. presumption of innocence
  5. presumptions
  6. presumptions of innocence
  7. presumptious
  8. presumptiously
  9. presumptive
  10. presumptively
  11. presumptiveness

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