Množina: burds

Singular of Burdach's fibers is Burdach's fiber.

Množina: Burdach's tracts

Množina: Burdens

City in Kansas (USA); zip code 67019.

Množina: burdens

1. A heavy load to carry; SYN. load, weight, onus.
2. An onerous or difficult concern; SYN. load, encumbrance, incumbrance, onus.
3. The central idea that is expanded in a document or discourse.

To weight down with a load; SYN. burthen, weight, weight down.

Množina: burden of proofs

The duty of proving a disputed charge.
In court proceedings, the duty of a party to produce sufficient evidence to prove that his case is true.
In English and us law a higher standard of proof is required in criminal cases (beyond all reasonable doubt), than in civil cases (on the balance of probabilities).
In the us, the burden of proof is on the court, since the accused is presumed innocent; in many other countries, the accused is presumed guilty until cleared, thus putting the burden of proof on the defense.

1. Bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities.
2. Bearing a physically heavy weight or load; SYN. heavy-laden, loaded down.

Not encumbered with a physical burden or load; SYN. unburdened.

Singular of burdens is burden.

Not easily borne; wearing; SYN. onerous, taxing.