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We have a reasonable doubt

🇬🇧 UK //wiː hæv ə ˈriːzənəbl daʊt// 🇺🇸 US //wi hæv ə ˈrizənəbl daʊt//

Meaning of We have a reasonable doubt

A standard of proof in law suggesting uncertainty about guilt.

In simple words: We think something might not be true.

We have a reasonable doubt in a sentence

• The jury concluded there was a __we have a reasonable doubt__ about the defendant's guilt.
• In criminal cases, the verdict must be based on __we have a reasonable doubt__ to acquit.
• The judge explained that the law requires proving guilt beyond __we have a reasonable doubt__.

How to use We have a reasonable doubt

Used mainly in legal contexts to indicate uncertainty about a person's guilt. Not suitable for casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a jury thinking twice about a case, wondering if the person is really guilty.

Related words

Collocations with We have a reasonable doubt

• beyond reasonable doubt
• establish reasonable doubt
• raise reasonable doubt

Synonyms for We have a reasonable doubt

• uncertainty
• suspicion
• misgiving

Opposites of We have a reasonable doubt

• certainty
• conviction
• confidence
• surety

Common mistakes with We have a reasonable doubt

• Confused with 'reasonable certainty'.
• Using it in everyday contexts outside the legal system.
• Misusing it to suggest complete disbelief.

Frequently asked questions about We have a reasonable doubt

What does We have a reasonable doubt mean?

We think something might not be true.

What is the definition of We have a reasonable doubt?

A standard of proof in law suggesting uncertainty about guilt.

How do you use We have a reasonable doubt in a sentence?

The jury concluded there was a __we have a reasonable doubt__ about the defendant's guilt.

Can you give another example of We have a reasonable doubt?

In criminal cases, the verdict must be based on __we have a reasonable doubt__ to acquit.

What are synonyms for We have a reasonable doubt?

Common alternatives include uncertainty, suspicion, misgiving.

What is the opposite of We have a reasonable doubt?

Opposite meanings include certainty, conviction, confidence, surety.

What words go with We have a reasonable doubt?

It commonly pairs with beyond reasonable doubt, establish reasonable doubt, raise reasonable doubt.

What are common mistakes when using We have a reasonable doubt?

Confused with 'reasonable certainty'. Using it in everyday contexts outside the legal system. Misusing it to suggest complete disbelief.

How do you pronounce We have a reasonable doubt?

US: //wi hæv ə ˈrizənəbl daʊt//, UK: //wiː hæv ə ˈriːzənəbl daʊt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is We have a reasonable doubt formal or informal?

"We have a reasonable doubt" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use We have a reasonable doubt?

Used mainly in legal contexts to indicate uncertainty about a person's guilt. Not suitable for casual conversations.