Reasonable belief

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004128",
  "term": "Reasonable belief",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A standard used in law to determine the legality of a person's actions, based on what an ordinary, prudent person would conclude under the same circumstances. It is an objective test that considers the totality of the facts and information available to the person at the time of the act, not their subjective state of mind. This standard is a key element in justifying actions in self-defense and for establishing probable cause for a search or arrest by law enforcement.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/reasonable-belief/"
}