idiom
beyond a shadow of a doubt
bee-OND uh SHA-doh uv uh DOWT
biˈɒnd ə ˈʃædoʊ əv ə daʊtListen
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Syllable breakdown
beyondashadowofadoubt
Dictionary meaning
with complete and absolute certainty, leaving no room for uncertainty or scepticism; proven or established to a degree of conviction so high that no reasonable doubt could remain; frequently used in legal contexts to describe the standard of proof required for a criminal conviction in common law jurisdictions
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