/tə hoʊld ðə əˈfɜrmətɪv/ – Phrase
Definition: bắt buộc phải đưa ra chứng cứ.
A more thorough explanation: “To hold the affirmative” means to maintain a position or assertion in a legal proceeding that supports a particular claim or argument. It refers to the responsibility of a party to prove or support their side of the case with evidence and arguments.
Example: In order to hold the affirmative in this case, the plaintiff must provide clear and convincing evidence of the defendant’s negligence.