reasonable observer

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a hypothetical person used as a legal standard

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  • A reasonable observer would have no doubt about the defendant's guilt.
  • The court must consider what a reasonable observer would perceive in such circumstances.
  • From the perspective of a reasonable observer, the actions were clearly negligent.
  • The standard of the reasonable observer is crucial in tort law.
  • Could a reasonable observer truly believe that statement?
  • The evidence would convince any reasonable observer of the facts.
  • We evaluate the situation through the eyes of a reasonable observer.
  • The legislation aims to protect individuals as a reasonable observer would expect.
  • To a reasonable observer, the agreement seemed fair and just.
  • The conduct was judged from the standpoint of a reasonable observer.