To the best of your knowledge/belief

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Everything that you know or consider to be true.

To the best of your knowledge, was the defendant present at the scene?
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Often appears as...

  • respond to the best of your knowledge
  • to the best of your knowledge and belief

Usage tips

Formal

Idiomatic

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Legal Statements

Often used in legal contexts to declare information without knowingly lying.

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To the best of my knowledge, the information provided is accurate.
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Honest Uncertainty

Indicates you are truthful, but you accept that there could be things you're unaware of.

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To the best of my belief, all guests have arrived.
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Avoiding Deception

The phrase helps you avoid misleading others if you are unsure about information.

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To the best of my knowledge, the meeting is at 2 PM.
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