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reasonable doubt
Reasonable doubt is the level of uncertainty that prevents jurors in a criminal case from finding a defendant guilty. It is the highest burden of proof in law and requires that the prosecution prove the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. If such doubt exists, the jury must acquit.
[Last reviewed in August of 2025 by the Wex Definitions Team]
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