beyond a reasonable doubt

beyond a reasonable doubt
The degree of proof required of the state in a criminal prosecution; a fair doubt based upon reason and common sense, growing out of the evidence in the case; not an imaginary, captious, or possible doubt. 20 Am J1st Ev § 1257.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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