the burden of proof
noun /ðə ˌbɜːdn əv ˈpruːf/
/ðə ˌbɜːrdn əv ˈpruːf/
[singular] (law- the task or responsibility of proving that something is true
举证责任；证明责任 - The burden of proof is on the prosecution.
起诉方有举证的责任。
- The burden of proof is on the prosecution.