Legal Definitions - donec probetur in contrarium

DONEC PROBETUR IN CONTRARIUM

Donec probetur in contrarium is a Latin phrase that means "until proof is given to the contrary."

• John is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This means that donec probetur in contrarium, he is presumed innocent.
• When a scientist makes a hypothesis, they must test it thoroughly to ensure that it is true. If they cannot find any evidence to disprove the hypothesis, then it is considered valid donec probetur in contrarium.

These examples illustrate the concept of donec probetur in contrarium by showing that something is considered true or valid until there is evidence to prove otherwise. In the case of John, he is presumed innocent until the prosecution can provide evidence to prove his guilt. Similarly, a scientific hypothesis is considered valid until there is evidence to disprove it.