probable cause
US /ˌprɑː.bə.bəl ˈkɑːz/
UK /ˌprɑː.bə.bəl ˈkɑːz/
1.
合理理由, 可能原因
reasonable grounds (for making a search, pressing a charge, etc.)
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The police had probable cause to search the suspect's car.
警方有合理理由搜查嫌疑人的汽车。
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Without probable cause, the arrest would be illegal.
没有合理理由，逮捕将是非法的。