reasonable belief

reasonable belief
n.
A belief based on facts, circumstances, and information trustworthy enough to make a person of ordinary intelligence and caution believe something is the case, commonly used when deciding to arrest someone or conduct a search and seizure without a warrant; see also probable cause

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