probable cause
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Tweet n. Law 1. Reasonable suspicion of the presence of evidence of criminality, allowing the search of the person or premises for such evidence by authorities. 2. Reasonable grounds for believing a person is guilty of a criminal act, allowing the arrest, prosecution, or trial of such person. |
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