Definition of evidence
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: 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 one's accomplices
in evidence
1
: to be seen : conspicuous
trim lawns … are everywhere in evidence — Amer. Guide Series: N.C.
2
: as evidence
evidence
verb
evidenced; evidencing
Definition of evidence (Entry 2 of 2)
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