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[ˈɛvɪd(ə)ns], (Noun)
Definitions:
- the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid
(e.g: the study finds little evidence of overt discrimination)
Phrases:
- call someone in evidence
- give evidence
- in evidence
- turn King's evidence
- turn state's evidence
Origin
:
Middle English: via Old French from Latin evidentia, from evident- ‘obvious to the eye or mind’ (see evident)
[ˈɛvɪd(ə)ns], (Verb)
Definitions:
- be or show evidence of
(e.g: the quality of the bracelet, as evidenced by the workmanship, is exceptional)
Phrases:
- call someone in evidence
- give evidence
- in evidence
- turn King's evidence
- turn state's evidence
Origin
:
Middle English: via Old French from Latin evidentia, from evident- ‘obvious to the eye or mind’ (see evident)
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