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.
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Get the when in doubt whip it out mug.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."
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Get the Press X to doubt mug.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.
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.
2. The witness was unable to place my client at the crime, therefore you have reasonable doubt annd you have to acquit my client.
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