evidentiary
adjective
ev·i·den·tia·ry
ˌe-və-ˈden-chə-rē 
-chē-ˌer-ē
1
: being, relating to, or affording evidence
photographs of evidentiary value
2
: conducted so that evidence may be presented
an evidentiary hearing
Examples of evidentiary in a Sentence
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The case’s evidentiary hearing was scheduled for May 21.
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Lux Butler, The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024
As for the 38-year-old De Castro, his sentencing will occur after an April 30 evidentiary hearing on the property value.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2024
The board was legally required to set Rupp-Jones’ case at the State Office of Administrative Hearings for an evidentiary hearing.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2024
The county board will be contacted to schedule the evidentiary hearing, spokeswoman Kristin Mavromatis said.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2024
The Kansas City Police Department recovered several firearms, spent shell casings, and other items of evidentiary value from the scene, the statement reads.
—Jillian Sykes, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024
Lyle and Erik's attorneys requested an evidentiary hearing or to vacate the brothers' convictions and sentences.
—Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
The allegations that Willis engaged in an improper relationship were explored over several days in an evidentiary hearing last month that delved into intimate details of Willis' and Wade's personal lives.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 29 Mar. 2024
An evidentiary hearing in the case is set for April 29.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2024
Lux Butler, The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024
As for the 38-year-old De Castro, his sentencing will occur after an April 30 evidentiary hearing on the property value.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2024
The board was legally required to set Rupp-Jones’ case at the State Office of Administrative Hearings for an evidentiary hearing.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2024
The county board will be contacted to schedule the evidentiary hearing, spokeswoman Kristin Mavromatis said.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2024
The Kansas City Police Department recovered several firearms, spent shell casings, and other items of evidentiary value from the scene, the statement reads.
—Jillian Sykes, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024
Lyle and Erik's attorneys requested an evidentiary hearing or to vacate the brothers' convictions and sentences.
—Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
The allegations that Willis engaged in an improper relationship were explored over several days in an evidentiary hearing last month that delved into intimate details of Willis' and Wade's personal lives.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 29 Mar. 2024
An evidentiary hearing in the case is set for April 29.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2024
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evidentiary
adjective
ev·i·den·tia·ry
ˌe-və-ˈden-chə-rē, -chē-ˌer-ē
1
: being, relating to, or affording evidence
photographs of evidentiary value
2
: conducted so that evidence may be presented
an evidentiary hearing
evidentiarily
adverb
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