English

Noun

probable cause ‎(uncountable)

1. (US, law) The standard by which a police officer may make an arrest or conduct a personal or property search.
2. In accident investigations, the conclusions reached by the investigating body as to the factor or factors which caused the accident.

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See also

• burden of proof
• clear and convincing evidence
• preponderance of the evidence
• beyond a reasonable doubt