English Explanatory Dictionary

benefit of the doubt

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A favorable judgement given in the absence of full evidence.
  2. A trust that something will turn out or happen as hoped for or expected despite concerns.
  3. The principle employed by umpires in cases of uncertainty concerning a batsman possibly being out, in which the decision must be in the batsman's favour.

Pronunciation

en-au-benefit of the doubt.ogg

Word forms

benefit of the doubt benefits of the doubt BOTD benefit of doubt

Related words

presumption of innocence
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