Wiktionary (English) • 2026
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A favorable judgement given in the absence of full evidence. | A trust that something will turn out or happen as hoped for or expected despite concerns. | The principle employed by umpires in cases of uncertainty concerning a batsman possibly being out, in which the decision must be in the batsman's favour.
