What does case-in-chief mean?
Case-in-chief means (law) The stage during trial in which the party with the burden of proof presents supporting evidence..
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(law) The stage during trial in which the party with the burden of proof presents supporting evidence..
Use case-in-chief when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Case-in-chief means (law) The stage during trial in which the party with the burden of proof presents supporting evidence..
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