ALL meanings of probable cause
prob·a·ble cause
P p - 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