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preponderance of the evidence

show by a preponderance of the evidence that defendant's negligence proximately caused the injuries] compare clear and convincing, reasonable doubt

not guilty

jury acquitting a criminal defendant upon finding that the prosecution has not proven the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt

government

criminal case in its capacity as agents of the political unit [the failed to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt] gov·ern·men·tal adj gov·ern·men·tal·ly adv

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clear and convincing

of proof must show that the truth of the allegations is highly probable [clear and convincing proof] compare reasonable doubt, preponderance of the evidence

acquit

re Hiller, 694 P.2d 540 (1985)"] vi : to absolve a defendant of criminal liability [must if any reasonable doubt existed "Commonwealth v. Gagliardi, 638 N.E.2d 20 (1994)"] compare convict

Redundant

Redundant, means this is an imposing word and no doubt for that reason, is used in senses that it will not bear, the idea of too much is inseparable from it;

inquiry

inquiry pl: -ries 1 : a request for information [such doubt as would cause a reasonable person to make an ] 2 : a systematic official investigation often of a matter of public interest

Demonstration

of demonstrating an exhibition proof especially proof beyond the possibility of doubt indubitable evidence to the senses or reason

Any cheque and other liability

contra-interpretation would defeat the intent of the legislature. The expressions leave no manner of doubt that for whatever reason it may be, the liability under this provision cannot be avoided in the event the same stands returned

Believe and hope

confidence' or 'rational conviction' as its essential element. It imports a very high degree of expectation wrought by reason, a satisfaction fast - rooted in terra firma, free from doubt as to the truth of the fact

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