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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An evidentiary hearing in the case had been scheduled for Monday.
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Laura Romero, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
One call for dismissal hinges on his allegation that the state has repeatedly rebuffed defense efforts to obtain evidentiary materials necessary for a proper defense.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
His legal team, joined by the Kentucky Innocence Project, is asking a judge to allow a full evidentiary hearing.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
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—Joseph K. Hopkins, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Laura Romero, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
One call for dismissal hinges on his allegation that the state has repeatedly rebuffed defense efforts to obtain evidentiary materials necessary for a proper defense.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
His legal team, joined by the Kentucky Innocence Project, is asking a judge to allow a full evidentiary hearing.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
By classifying data, modeling usage scenarios and anticipating infringements, AI reduces risk for legal teams while supporting stronger evidentiary narratives in litigation.
—Joseph K. Hopkins, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Evidentiary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evidentiary. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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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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