Meaning of the word "probable cause" in English
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probable cause
US /ˌprɑː.bə.bəl ˈkɑːz/
UK /ˌprɑː.bə.bəl ˈkɑːz/
Noun
1.
reasonable grounds (for making a search, pressing a charge, etc.)
Example:
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The police had probable cause to search the suspect's car.
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Without probable cause, the arrest would be illegal.
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