expression, noun
reasonable doubt
Legal term used in criminal trials; the standard of proof that must be surpassed to convict a defendant.
陪審員は合理的疑いを超える証拠がないと判断した。
The jury decided there was no evidence beyond a reasonable doubt.
Compound of 合理的 (rational, reasonable) and 疑い (doubt), calque of English 'reasonable doubt'.