burden of proof
/ˌbɜːrdən əv ˈpruːf/
shifting the responsibility to disprove a claim rather than prove it
“Prove unicorns don't exist misplaces the burden of proof.”
Origin: Old French burden load + Latin proba proof from probare to test, prove
/ˌbɜːrdən əv ˈpruːf/
shifting the responsibility to disprove a claim rather than prove it
“Prove unicorns don't exist misplaces the burden of proof.”
Origin: Old French burden load + Latin proba proof from probare to test, prove