"case-in-chief" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cases-in-chief [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|cases-in-chief}} case-in-chief (plural cases-in-chief)
  1. (law) The stage during trial in which the party with the burden of proof presents supporting evidence. Categories (topical): Law Synonyms: case in chief
    Sense id: en-case-in-chief-en-noun-5~IpQcNW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

Alternative forms

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