noun
Legal term for the obligation to prove one's assertion in court. Also referred to as 挙証責任.
See also: 挙証責任
刑事裁判では、立証責任は検察側にある。
In a criminal trial, the burden of proof lies with the prosecution.
Synonym used in legal contexts; 立証責任 is more common in general legal discussion.
Compound of 立証 (proof, substantiation) and 責任 (responsibility).