= Probable cause
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"Probable cause" is a legal standard used in the United States within the context of law enforcement and judicial procedures. It refers to a reasonable basis for believing that a crime may have been committed, or that a specific person may be involved in criminal activity. Probable cause is a necessity for law enforcement officers to obtain warrants for searches or arrests. In practical terms, probable cause requires more than mere suspicion but less than absolute certainty.
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