- presumption of guilt
- An anomalous expression except as it be understood to mean something which authorizes but does not require conviction. 13 Am J2d Burgl § 54. See presumption of innocence.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
presumption of guilt
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