EVIDENCE Definition & Meaning

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evidence

[ ev-i-duhns ]

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noun

that which tends to prove or disprove something; ground for belief; proof.
something that makes plain or clear; an indication or sign:
His flushed look was visible evidence of his fever.
Law. data presented to a court or jury in proof of the facts in issue and which may include the testimony of witnesses, records, documents, or objects.
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verb (used with object)

evidenced, evidencing.

to make evident or clear; show clearly; manifest:
He evidenced his approval by promising his full support.
Synonyms:
to support by evidence:
He evidenced his accusation with incriminating letters.

evidence

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noun

ground for belief or disbelief; data on which to base proof or to establish truth or falsehood
a mark or sign that makes evident; indication
his pallor was evidence of ill health
law matter produced before a court of law in an attempt to prove or disprove a point in issue, such as the statements of witnesses, documents, material objects, etc See also circumstantial evidence direct evidence
turn queen's evidence or turn king's evidence or turn state's evidence
(of an accomplice) to act as witness for the prosecution and testify against those associated with him in crime
in evidence
on display; apparent; conspicuous
her new ring was in evidence

verb

to make evident; show clearly
to give proof of or evidence for

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of evidence¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English noun from Middle French, from Latin ŧ��Գپ��; evident, -ence

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Idioms and Phrases

in evidence, plainly visible; conspicuous:
The first signs of spring are in evidence.

More idioms and phrases containing evidence

see in evidence ; much in evidence .

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Synonym Study

Evidence, exhibit, testimony, proof refer to information furnished in a legal investigation to support a contention. Evidence is any information so given, whether furnished by witnesses or derived from documents or from any other source: Hearsay evidence is not admitted in a trial. An exhibit in law is a document or article that is presented in court as evidence: The signed contract is Exhibit A. Testimony is usually evidence given by witnesses under oath: The jury listened carefully to the testimony. Proof is evidence that is so complete and convincing as to put a conclusion beyond reasonable doubt: proof of the innocence of the accused.

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According to the 20-page FBI complaint, key evidence was obtained because the men allegedly posted incriminating photos on an iCloud site.

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“We carefully reviewed the evidence after a police investigation into allegations made following the broadcast of a Channel 4, Sunday Times and Times investigation in September 2023,” Crown Prosecutor Jaswant Narwal said in a statement.

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He strongly denies all the claims, saying "there is no credible evidence against me", and says he is the victim of "a political assassination because I dared to question Nigel Farage".

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With no evidence at that stage about how Callum had died or at whose hands, both parents were arrested.

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GGB is clearly pitched at young single women, as evidenced by the "sizzle reels" advertising their live shows, which almost exclusively showcase female fans in their teens and early 20s.

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