burden of proof (noun)

1. In the courtroom scene of the comic book, the burden of proof fell on the superhero to prove the villain's guilt.

2. In the romantic movie, the burden of proof rested on the protagonist to convince their love interest of their innocence.

3. The burden of proof was assigned to the animated character to show that they were not the one responsible for the prank.

4. During the Salem Witch Trials, the burden of proof was placed on the accused to demonstrate their innocence of practicing witchcraft.