Every essential element of the crime charged must be proved by the government beyond reasonable __________in order to convict and punish a defendant for the crime charged.

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The correct term is "beyond reasonable doubt." This means that the government must prove each essential element of the crime with such certainty that a reasonable person would have no hesitation in concluding that the defendant is guilty.

Every Essential Element of the Crime Charged Must Be Proved