probable cause

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Reasonable grounds for making an arrest or conducting a personal or property search. US,uncountable
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see probable, cause. countable
    — the probable cause of the accident

词形变化

probable causes plural

词源

Elliptical for “probable cause to suspect a crime has been committed”, where probable carries the sense “worthy of acceptance or belief”. Attested in legal contexts since the 17th century.
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