benefits of the doubt

A form of benefit of the doubt — A favorable judgement given in the absence of full evidence.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of benefit of the doubt
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APA

benefits of the doubt. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/benefits%20of%20the%20doubt

MLA

“benefits of the doubt.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/benefits%20of%20the%20doubt. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “benefits of the doubt,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/benefits%20of%20the%20doubt.

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