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Examples of probable cause in a Sentence
The lawyer argued that there was a lack of probable cause for a search warrant.
The police had probable cause to arrest him.
Recent Examples on the Web
Victim was beaten each day for nearly a week, probable cause statement shows
Authorities said the incident began on Sept. 12 when someone the victim knew let Young into his home.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Police visited Hill at his home the same day but were barred from inspecting the freezer, according to a probable cause statement in the documents.
—Karina Tsui, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
The family’s father was shot four times, and the mother had two gunshot wounds, according to the probable cause statement.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 25 Oct. 2024
According to a probable cause affidavit that was unsealed in 2022, investigators tied Allen to the scene with an unused .40 caliber round that was found next to German and Williams’ bodies.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1676, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of probable cause was
circa 1676
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“Probable cause.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probable%20cause. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
Legal Definition
probable cause
see cause sense 2
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