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SheltieBites Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Burden
"The burden of proof usually falls on/to the accuser."
"The benefit of the doubt usual falls on/to the defendant."
Should it be "on" or "to"?
"The benefit of the doubt usual falls on/to the defendant."
Should it be "on" or "to"?
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" I always hear 'on'. " I would choose 'to' in this sentence, but it's not a sentence I would be likely to say. More common is eg 'The defendant usually gets the benefit of the doubt'.
- " I always hear 'on'.
- " I would choose 'to' in this sentence, but it's not a sentence I would be likely to say.
- More common is eg 'The defendant usually gets the benefit of the doubt'.
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Hi,
"The burden of proof usually falls on/to the accuser." I always hear 'on'.
"The benefit of the doubt usual falls on/to the defendant." I
"The burden of proof usually falls on/to the accuser." I always hear 'on'.
"The benefit of the doubt usual falls on/to the defendant." I
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