La duda razonable
Example: No podemos condenarlo sin eliminar toda duda razonable.
Definition
"La duda razonable" refers to a justified uncertainty or hesitation about the truth or validity of something, especially in legal or philosophical contexts. It indicates a level of doubt sufficient to prevent certainty about a conclusion or judgment.
Etymology
The phrase "la duda razonable" comes from Spanish, combining "duda" meaning doubt, and "razonable" meaning reasonable or rational. It reflects the idea that doubt should be based on reason or logical grounds, a concept with roots in judicial and philosophical traditions emphasizing fair judgment.
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"La duda razonable" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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