be in doubt or uncertainty
71cast doubt on — (something) to cause uncertainty about something. New DNA evidence has cast doubt on the guilty verdict …
72benefit of the doubt — the advantage derived from doubt about guilt, a possible error, or the weight of evidence * * * a favorable opinion or judgment adopted despite uncertainty. [1840 50] * * * benefit of the doubt noun Presumption of innocence when culpability is… …
73reasonable doubt — noun A degree of uncertainty to which a reason can be assigned; in those jurisdictions influenced by English common law, the minimum degree of uncertainty required to acquit a defendant …
74feeling of uncertainty — index doubt (indecision), qualm Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
75in doubt — {adv. phr.} In the dark; having some question or uncertainty. * /When in doubt about any of the words you re using, consult a good dictionary./ …
76in doubt — {adv. phr.} In the dark; having some question or uncertainty. * /When in doubt about any of the words you re using, consult a good dictionary./ …
77in\ doubt — adv. phr. In the dark; having some question or uncertainty. When in doubt about any of the words you re using, consult a good dictionary …
78beyond doubt — allowing no uncertainty. → doubt …
79benefit of the doubt — a favorable opinion or judgment adopted despite uncertainty. [1840 50] * * * …
80benefit of the doubt — noun a) A favorable judgement given in the absence of full evidence. b) The principle employed by umpires in cases of uncertainty concerning a batsman possibly being out …