Sameera filed a civil lawsuit against her alcoholic husband for emotional abuse. She stated that her husband humiliated her and verbally abused her under the influence of alcohol. In this scenario, the burden of proof required by Sameera to obtain monetary damages is _____.

A. a preponderance of the evidence
B. clear and convincing evidence
C. beyond a reasonable doubt
D. presumption of innocence


Answer: A

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a. role b. legal mandate c. civil service status d. expertise

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