onus probandi

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On the contrary, we throw the full onus probandi on the side of the conclusion, and we refuse to assent to it at all, until we can assent to it altogether.

From An Essay In Aid Of A Grammar Of Assent by Newman, John Henry

In Russia, the onus probandi lies on the other side; private initiative is allowed to do nothing until it gives guarantees against all possible bad consequences. 

From Railway Adventures and Anecdotes extending over more than fifty years by Various

But it must be proven that the defect exists—and the onus probandi rests upon Mr. Mallock.

From Socialism A Summary and Interpretation of Socialist Principles by Spargo, John

Leave the masters under this general understanding to teach freely; if there in ground of complaint, let it be made, but leave the onus probandi on the objectors.

From Science & Education by Huxley, Thomas Henry

The onus probandi is with those who assert what it is unnatural to expect; to be just able to doubt is no warrant for disbelieving.

From An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine by Newman, John Henry Cardinal