onus probandi

Example Sentences

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Assuredly there is a strong presumption in its favour, and the onus probandi, in our own day, lies with those who deny its claims to acceptance. 

From Thoughts on a Revelation by Jerram, S. J. (Samuel John)

I do not affect to decide upon the point, but think the onus probandi to lie with those who would deny it.

From The Future of Islam by Blunt, Wilfred Scawen

The meaning is, that the onus probandi is thrown upon the person who maintains the distinction, Aristotle has a prima facie case.

From Ethics by Aristotle

If a person sues for a debt which is denied the onus probandi lies with the plaintiff.

From The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants by Marsden, William

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