The reasonable doubt
Example: The lawyer explained the reasonable doubt to the jury carefully.
Definition
"The reasonable doubt" refers to a standard of proof used in legal and philosophical contexts, indicating a level of certainty that must be reached to justify a decision or belief. It means that no sensible or logical uncertainty remains after considering the evidence.
Etymology
"The reasonable doubt" combines the adjective 'reasonable,' deriving from Latin 'rationabilis,' meaning 'capable of reasoning,' and 'doubt,' originating from Old English 'dūtan,' meaning 'to hesitate or be uncertain.' Together, they form a phrase emphasizing doubt grounded in rationality and logical consideration.
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"The reasonable doubt" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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