“evidence”
This page shows official legal definitions of “evidence” from courts and ministries of justice in multiple countries. Definitions are listed in order of reading level to help with both basic understanding and deeper context.
United States
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Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case in favor of one side or the other.
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United States
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Documents, testimony of parties or witnesses, or other objects, offered to the Court to prove the existence or nonexistence of a fact. Includes direct, indirect and circumstantial.
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New Zealand
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The various things presented in court to prove an alleged fact, including written or spoken testimony from witnesses, and other material such as documents, photographs, maps and videotapes.
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