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An assumption or theory. During a criminal trial, a hypothesis is a theory set forth by either the prosecution or the defense for the purpose of explaining the facts in evidence. It also serves to set up a ground for an inference of guilt or innocence, or a showing of the most probable motive for a criminal offense. |
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One is the response-to-injury hypothesis, which holds that atherosclerotic plaques appear where the blood vessel has been injured (SN: 3/16/85, p. |
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