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Benefit of the doubt

To give someone the benefit of the doubt is to default to the belief that their intentions are honest, and not assume malice when there is uncertainty or doubt surrounding the circumstances.
John didn't pay me back the $20 he owes me, but I'll give him the benefit of the doubt that he simply forgot and isn't trying to rip me off.
by Thremtopod May 10, 2016
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doubtful clown

when your clown is being bashful and not confident with his answers
"aww... don't be such a doubtful clown..."
by Jane Deaux February 5, 2016
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doubter

Someone who never believes you even though you always keep it real. Someone who cant seem to believe an accomplishment or achievement. Someone who never goes anywhere or does anything in life would be a doubter.
Jay: "I moved to Tennessee with 85,000 dollars in my bank account." doughter: "Dude, you never had no 85,000 in your life." Jay " Your such a doubter."
by faruch July 29, 2009
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No Doubt

Same as "I agree"
That was a refreshing and invigorating game of squash.

No doubt.
by birdman June 12, 2003
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Press X to doubt

A way to express doubt towards another person.
"Trust me dude, I didn't eat the last brownie! I swear!!"

"Press X to doubt"
by Stinkiest Birb March 8, 2019
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Reasonable Doubt

1. Rapper Jay-Z's 1996 debut album. Considered by many to be one of the greatest rap albums ever.
2. Legal term for when there is a plausible reason to believe that someone has not committed the crime of which they are being accused.
1. "The Black Album" was tight, but "Reasonable Doubt" is still Jigga's best album.

2. The witness was unable to place my client at the crime, therefore you have reasonable doubt annd you have to acquit my client.
by Jason Vernon March 18, 2004
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