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Meaning of presumption of innocence | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

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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.

countable, uncountable

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C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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