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
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Documentation can appear coherent on the page while lacking the evidentiary support needed for audits, appeals and continuity of care.
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David Lareau, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Health experts have also pointed out that permanent standard time has evidentiary benefits on health and safety compared to permanent Daylight Saving Time.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 22 May 2026
His defense alleged that jury tampering and evidentiary errors -- including the inclusion of his financial crimes -- denied him a fair trial.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Each category carries specific evidentiary requirements and legal standards.
—Anton Lucanus
may 7, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
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David Lareau, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Health experts have also pointed out that permanent standard time has evidentiary benefits on health and safety compared to permanent Daylight Saving Time.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 22 May 2026
His defense alleged that jury tampering and evidentiary errors -- including the inclusion of his financial crimes -- denied him a fair trial.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Each category carries specific evidentiary requirements and legal standards.
—Anton Lucanus
may 7, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
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“Evidentiary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evidentiary. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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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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