Benefit of the doubt

[Becky]

When giving someone the benefit of the doubt, you are believing what they say and taking their word because you, yourself, have some doubt about what happened.

[Couch Potatoe]

To give someone the benefit of the doubt is to default to the belief that their intentions are honest, and not assume malice when there is uncertainty or doubt surrounding the circumstances.

[Britney]

The resulting behavior after drinking a 12 pack or equivalant of alcohol.