proof, something which proves or disproves
offer proof, prove, show to be true
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Evidence Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
Evidence Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
(v. t.)
To render evident or clear; to prove; to evince; as, to evidence a fact, or the guilt of an offender.
To render evident or clear; to prove; to evince; as, to evidence a fact, or the guilt of an offender.
(n.)
That which makes evident or manifest; that which furnishes, or tends to furnish, proof; any mode of proof; the ground of belief or judgement; as, the evidence of our senses; evidence of the truth or falsehood of a statement.
That which makes evident or manifest; that which furnishes, or tends to furnish, proof; any mode of proof; the ground of belief or judgement; as, the evidence of our senses; evidence of the truth or falsehood of a statement.
(n.)
That which is legally submitted to competent tribunal, as a means of ascertaining the truth of any alleged matter of fact under investigation before it; means of making proof; -- the latter, strictly speaking, not being synonymous with evidence, but rather the effect of it.
That which is legally submitted to competent tribunal, as a means of ascertaining the truth of any alleged matter of fact under investigation before it; means of making proof; -- the latter, strictly speaking, not being synonymous with evidence, but rather the effect of it.
(n.)
One who bears witness.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter. AboutOne who bears witness.
evidence
\ev"i*dence\ (?), n. [f. évidence, l. evidentia. see evident.]
1. that which makes evident or manifest; that which furnishes, or tends to furnish, proof; any mode of proof; the ground of belief or judgement; as, the evidence of our senses; evidence of the truth or falsehood of a statement. faith is the evidence of things not seen. xi. 1. o glorious trial of exceeding love illustrious evidence, example high.
2. one who bears witness. [r.] "infamous and perjured evidences." w. scott.
3. (law) that which is legally submitted to competent tribunal, as a means of ascertaining the truth of any alleged matter of fact under investigation before it; means of making proof; -- the latter, strictly speaking, not being synonymous with evidence, but rather the effect of it. --greenleaf.
similar words(15)
hearsay evidence
material evidence
direct evidence
indirect evidence
queen`s evidence
in evidence
secondary evidence
rule of evidence
hearing or evidence
cogent evidence
conclusive evidence
presumptive evidence
prima facie evidence
demurrer to evidence
circumstantial evidence
Gwrthdyst = n. counter evidence
Hunandyst = n. self evidence
Marwdyst = n. a dead evidence
Tystiant = n. evidence
Noun
1. your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief; "the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling"
(synonym) grounds
(hypernym) information
(hyponym) probable cause
(derivation) testify, bear witness, prove, show
2. an indication that makes something evident; "his trembling was evidence of his fear"
(hypernym) indication, indicant
(hyponym) smoking gun
(derivation) testify, bear witness, prove, show
3. (law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved
(hypernym) information, info
(hyponym) exhibit
(derivation) tell
(classification) law, jurisprudence
Verb
1. provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes; "His high fever attested to his illness"; "The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication"; "This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness"
(synonym) attest, certify, manifest, demonstrate
(hypernym) testify, bear witness, prove, show
(hyponym) authenticate
(verb-group) attest
2. provide evidence for; "The blood test showed that he was the father"; "Her behavior testified to her incompetence"
(synonym) testify, bear witness, prove, show
(hypernym) inform
(hyponym) attest, certify, manifest, demonstrate
(classification) law, jurisprudence
3. give evidence; "he was telling on all his former colleague"
(synonym) tell
(hypernym) inform
Evidence Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
a configuration (a human made image) of reality used and an "argument" in support of the reality of this configuration. I use the word "evidence" only rarely, and then with embarrassment. Samefacedly I am forced to admit that I am a member, and speak the languages, of such societies as must not yet be encouraged to waive the "argument" and to deal directly with the configuration as the only reality worth dealing with. Not yet: because "evidence," now, is reality against change, and change, now, reality against "evidence." Shamefacedly: because, as long as the word which I wish to define, defines me, I cannot define it, without defining myself, whom I desire to be defined quite differently. Worth dealing with: because, even then, "truth" would not be. I wish I could use the word "evidence" whenever I wish to speak of "desires" fulfilled, and the consequences, as "arguments" for or against the desirability of the fulfillment. (H. Brun)
Evidence Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
Evidence in its broadest sense includes everything that is used to determine or demonstrate the truth of an assertion. Giving or procuring evidence is the process of using those things that are either (a) presumed to be true, or (b) were themselves proven via evidence, to demonstrate an assertion's truth. Evidence is the currency by which one fulfills the burden of proof.
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Evidence Definition from Law Dictionaries & Glossaries
In law, various things presented in court for the purpose of proving or disproving a question under inquiry. Includes testimony, documents, photographs, maps and video tapes.
Trial evidence consists of:
1. The sworn testimony of witnesses, on both direct and cross-examination, regardless of who called the witness; 2. The exhibits which have been received into evidence; and Any facts to which all the lawyers have agreed or stipulated.
Arguments and statements by lawyers are not evidence. The lawyers are not witnesses. What they say in their opening statements, closing arguments, and at other times is intended to help you interpret the evidence, but it is not evidence; Questions and objections by lawyers are not evidence. Attorneys have a duty to their clients to object when they believe a question is improper under the rules of evidence; Testimony that has been excluded or stricken, or that the jurors have been instructed to disregard, is not evidence and must not be considered.
Trial evidence consists of:
1. The sworn testimony of witnesses, on both direct and cross-examination, regardless of who called the witness; 2. The exhibits which have been received into evidence; and Any facts to which all the lawyers have agreed or stipulated.
Arguments and statements by lawyers are not evidence. The lawyers are not witnesses. What they say in their opening statements, closing arguments, and at other times is intended to help you interpret the evidence, but it is not evidence; Questions and objections by lawyers are not evidence. Attorneys have a duty to their clients to object when they believe a question is improper under the rules of evidence; Testimony that has been excluded or stricken, or that the jurors have been instructed to disregard, is not evidence and must not be considered.
EVIDENCE, CLEAR AND CONVINCING - The level of proof sometimes required in a civil case for the plaintiff to prevail. It means the trier of fact must be persuaded by the evidence that it is highly probable that the claim or affirmative defense is true. The clear and convincing evidence standard is a heavier burden than the preponderance of the evidence standard but less than beyond a reasonable doubt.
EVIDENCE, OPINION - Testimony from persons (Expert Witnesses) who, because of education or experience, are permitted to state opinions and the reasons for their opinions.
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All the means by which any alleged matter of fact, the truth of whichis submitted to investigation at judicial trial, is established or disproved.Evidence includes the testimony of witnesses, introduction of records,documents, exhibits, or any other relevant matter offered for the purpose ofinducing the trier of fact's belief in the party's contention.
documents, testimony or other informational material offered to the court to prove or disprove allegations in the pleadings.
Any testimony document,or demonstrative material. Evidence cannot be considered, i.e., used as the basis of a court’s decision, unless such evidence is admissible under the rules of evidence. Note that when courts consider making temporary orders at motion sessions, the rules of evidence generally do not apply since the court’s orders are only temporary, generally without prejudice at trial. See Rules of Evidence.
Any testimony, document, or demonstrative material.
See Rules of Evidence.
See Rules of Evidence.
Something that can help identify the responsible persons, establish an element of crime, reconstruct crime events or link crimes.
Source: The President's DNA Initiative ( About )
Though evidence collected in either civil of criminal proceedings in one Member State can be used by authorities in another EU State, the EU is preparing minimum common standards to improve the exchange of evidence. (See Judicial-civil: Taking of evidence, Judicial-criminal: Procedural safeguards)
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