burden¹ /bûrˈdn/ (archaic burthen /bûrˈdhn/)

1. A load
2. A ship's carrying capacity (still often burthen)
3. Something grievous, oppressive, or difficult to bear
4. An obligation
5. Any restriction, limitation or encumbrance affecting person or property (Scots law)
6. A child in the womb (obsolete)
7. A birth, confinement (obsolete)
8. (in pl) a boat's floorboards

1. To load
2. To oppress
3. To encumber

burˈdenous or burˈdensome adjective

1. Heavy
2. Oppressive

burden of proof

The obligation to prove one's contention

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