As he well knows, the state has a lesser burden, not proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

'It's Time to Change' A lesser burden of guilt is also heaped upon the slothful.

Jeroboam and the people promised their loyalty in return for lesser burdens.

And lesser burdens, like calls to report accidents for insurance forms, which have tended to take hours of police time, will soon be taken over by civilians hired by the department.

But some chafe because the Government will be allowed to admit evidence at the hearing under a lesser burden of proof than it would face in a trial.

But some worry that the Government is also attempting to bring in evidence under a lesser burden of proof than they would face in a trial.

A French attack would mean a lesser burden falling on the British.

However, the civil case is continuing, is unaffected legally by the dropping of criminal charges, and has a lesser burden of proof.

Simplification must translate into noticeable improvements in terms of a lesser bureaucratic burden for the agri-food sector right across the Member States.

In return for this lesser burden, a plaintiff who prevailed could not collect damages, but rather would receive a declaratory judgment clearing the official's name.