De redelijke twijfel
Example: In de rechtszaal mag de verdachte niet veroordeeld worden bij redelijke twijfel.
Definition
"De redelijke twijfel" refers to a reasonable doubt that exists when there is insufficient evidence to firmly conclude the guilt or innocence of a person, especially in legal contexts, where it means the accused should not be convicted if such doubt remains.
Etymology
The phrase "de redelijke twijfel" comes from Dutch, combining "redelijke" meaning reasonable or rational, and "twijfel" meaning doubt. It is deeply rooted in legal and philosophical traditions emphasizing fair judgment and the presumption of innocence.
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"De redelijke twijfel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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the reasonable doubt