evidence

¹ev·i·dence

noun \ˈe-və-dən(t)s, -və-ˌden(t)s\

Definition of EVIDENCE

1

a : an outward sign : indication b : something that furnishes proof : testimony; specifically : something legally submitted to a tribunal to ascertain the truth of a matter

2

: one who bears witness; especially : one who voluntarily confesses a crime and testifies for the prosecution against his accomplices

— in evidence

1

: to be seen : conspicuous <trim lawns … are everywhere in evidence — American Guide Series: North Carolina>

2

: as evidence

Examples of EVIDENCE

1. There is no evidence that these devices actually work.
2. He has been unable to find evidence to support his theory.
3. Investigators could find no evidence linking him to the crime.
4. The jury had a great deal of evidence to sort through before reaching a verdict.
5. There is not a scrap of evidence in her favor.
6. Anything you say may be used as evidence against you.

First Known Use of EVIDENCE

14th century

Related to EVIDENCE

Synonyms: attestation, confirmation, corroboration, documentation, proof, substantiation, testament, testimonial, testimony, validation, voucher, witness

Antonyms: disproof

Related Words: (the) goods; certificate, document, exhibit; demonstration, illustration; authentication, identification, manifestation, verification

Near Antonyms: rebuttal, refutation; accusation, allegation, charge; assumption, conjecture, guess, presumption, surmise, suspicion

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