A supposition, assumption, or theory; a theory set up by the pros-ecution, on a criminal trial, or by the de-fense, as on explanation of the facts in evi-dence, aud a ground for inferring guilt or ln-nocence, as the case may be, or as indicating a probable or posslble motive for tbe crlme
Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)
