probable cause

Noun

Meaning

(law) evidence sufficient to warrant an arrest or search and seizure

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Synonyms

good reason valid reason sufficient cause good excuse legitimate reason persuasive reason reasonable basis substantial reason reasonable ground sufficient evidence sufficient basis valid ground reasonable excuse good enough reason due cause
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Antonyms

invalid argumentation invalid reason feeble reason invalid evidence invalid ground wrong cause
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Hypernyms

evidence grounds

Examples

a magistrate determined that there was probable cause to search the house Source: Internet

A 26-year-old female victim was sitting inside her vehicle with her children in the 4100 block of Jimmy Johnson Boulevard when Lynnisha Battiste and Camryn Jenkins assaulted her, according to the probable cause affidavit. Source: Internet

According to an affidavit of probable cause, police were called to an apartment in the 2200 block of South McKinley Street at roughly 11:30 p.m. Sept. 12 following multiple reports of gunshots. Source: Internet

A judge would review the petition and determine if probable cause exists to issue a 15-day emergency order to seize weapons and ammunition. Source: Internet

After the break-in, Roland cut his thumb and was bleeding profusely, and the men started the fire to cover up the blood evidence, according to affidavits of probable cause. Source: Internet

After the fire department announced the probable cause of the fire, local BLM supporter Jessie Pearl Labrie wrote on her Facebook page: “Oh good. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

probability theory probability-generating function probable probable cause hearing probable error probable event