What is the meaning of probable cause?

noun

  • Law) evidence sufficient to warrant an arrest or search and seizure. (
    • usage: "a magistrate determined that there was probable cause to search the house"
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APAWordNet. (2010). probable cause. Retrieved September 22, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/probable_cause/definitions/1214322
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