evidence


Definition: Meaning of, evidence in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈɛvɪd(ə)ns /

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  1. [uncountable] facts or signs that show clearly that something exists or is true
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  2. [uncountable] information that is given in a court of law in order to prove that someone is guilty or not guilty
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  3. be in evidence formal to be present and easily seen or noticed
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  1. formal to show that something exists or is true
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evidence used in phrases

  • Queen's evidence (noun)
    1. turn Queen's evidence if a criminal turns Queen's evidence, they agree to help the police and law courts to catch other criminals by giving them information
  • State's evidence (noun)
    1. turn State's evidence if a criminal turns State's evidence, they give information in a court of law about other criminals
  • best evidence rule (noun)
    1. a rule of evidence requiring that to prove the content of a writing, recording or photograph the original is required
  • circumstantial evidence (noun)
    1. law evidence providing only a basis for inference about the fact in dispute
  • cogent evidence (noun)
    1. any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
  • corroborating evidence (noun)
    1. law additional evidence or evidence of different kind that supports a proof already offered in a proceeding
  • direct evidence (noun)
    1. usually the testimony of a witness law evidence directly related to the fact in dispute
  • footprint evidence (noun)
    1. evidence in the form of footprints
  • hearsay evidence (noun)
    1. law evidence based on what someone has told the witness and not of direct knowledge
  • in evidence (adjective)
    1. clearly to be seen
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