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.