BEYOND A DOUBT Definition & Meaning

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Also, beyond the shadow of a doubt . Certainly so, undoubtedly so, as in Beyond a doubt this is the best view of the valley . This phrase, along with the earlier without doubt (dating from c. 1300), asserts the truth of some statement. W.S. Gilbert's version, in The Gondoliers (1889), is: “Of that there is no manner of doubt—no probable, possible shadow of doubt—no possible doubt whatever.” In this context shadow means “a trace or slight suggestion.” Another variant is beyond a reasonable doubt . This phrase is often used in court when the judge instructs the jury that they must be convinced of the accused's guilt or innocence beyond a reasonable doubt; reasonable here means “logical and rational.” Also see beyond question ; no doubt .

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“Oscar night in black & white, no grey area,” the “Coming 2 America” actor wrote on Instagram, including three photos and seemingly indicating her couplehood with the British performer beyond a doubt.

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And nobody has been able to prove it beyond a doubt.

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“They knew beyond a doubt about his condition. They wouldn’t let me see him, his children see him, his attorney see him.”

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These matching copies helped confirm beyond a doubt that Mary was the writer, Lasry says.

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Furchner was tried in juvenile court because she was 18 and 19 when the alleged crimes were committed and the court couldn’t establish beyond a doubt her “maturity of mind” at the time.

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