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show, manifest, evidence, evince, demonstrate mean to reveal outwardly or make apparent.
show is the general term but sometimes implies that what is revealed must be gained by inference from acts, looks, or words.
manifest implies a plainer, more immediate revelation.
evidence suggests serving as proof of the actuality or existence of something.
evince implies a showing by outward marks or signs.
demonstrate implies showing by action or by display of feeling.
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“Evidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evidence. Accessed 25 Aug. 2024.
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evidence
1 of 2 nounLegal Definition
evidence
1 of 2 nounNote: Under the Federal Rules of Evidence, character evidence generally may not be used to prove that a person acted in accordance with that character. It is admissible for that purpose, however, if a criminal defendant offers it about himself or herself or about the victim, or if the prosecution offers evidence to rebut the defendant's evidence in either of those circumstances. The prosecution may also rebut a claim of self-defense by presenting evidence of the peaceful character of the victim. Additionally, the character of a witness with regard to truthfulness may be attacked or supported by opinion or by evidence of reputation.
called also corroborative evidence
compare cumulative evidence in this entrycalled also illustrative evidence
called also indirect evidence, secondary evidence
see also fruit of the poisonous treeNote: The prosecution in a criminal case is obligated to disclose to the defense any exculpatory evidence in its possession.
Note: A court may use extrinsic evidence to make sense of an ambiguity in a writing subject to some limitations.
Note: A witness may not be impeached by the use of extrinsic evidence.
called also real evidence
compare demonstrative evidence and testimonial evidence in this entryNote: Only testimonial evidence is protected by the Fifth Amendment's privilege against self-incrimination.
evidence
2 of 2 transitive verbNoun
Medieval Latin evidentia, from Latin, that which is obvious, from evident-, evidens clear, obvious, from e- out of, from + videns, present participle of videre to see
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