Colquhoun
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The forensic scientist cited Colquhoun's Law when arguing that the evidence must prove the defendant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Definition:A principle in forensic science named after the Scottish chemist James Colquhoun, which states that 'the burden of proof lies on those who assert something contrary to the status quo.'
From Colquhoun's Law
Example:Historians tracing Colquhoun's lineage discovered that the family had long held significant positions in Scottish society.
Definition:The ancestry or family history of a person with the surname Colquhoun.
From Colquhoun's lineage
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