probable cause

prob·a·ble cause

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Definitions of probable cause words

noun probable cause reasonable ground for a belief, as, in a criminal case, that the accused was guilty of the crime, or, in a civil case, that grounds for the action existed: used especially as a defense to an action for malicious prosecution. 1
noun probable cause likely reason 1
noun probable cause law: evidence to justify arrest 1
noun probable cause reasonable grounds for holding a belief, esp such as will justify bringing legal proceedings against a person or will constitute a defence to a charge of malicious prosecution 0
noun probable cause reasonable grounds for presuming guilt in someone charged with a crime 0

before 1670

One of the 47% oldest English words

First recorded in 1670-80

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preposition

conjunction

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exclamation

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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