Burden of Proof
Beyond the shadow of a doubt is a standard of proof, and as such, falls along a continuum of certainty. An example of such a continuum might advance as follows:
- air of reality - only having the traces of truth
- preponderance of the evidence - it is more likely than not
- clear and convincing evidence - it is substantially more likely than not
- beyond a reasonable doubt - no reasonable doubt could be raised
- beyond the shadow of a doubt - no doubt whatsoever could be raised
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