Demonstrative
/dɪˈmɒn.strə.tɪv/
Definitions
- (adj.) Serving to demonstrate or indicate something by pointing or showing.
The lawyer used demonstrative evidence to clarify the facts.
- (n.) A word or form (such as 'this' or 'those') used to indicate specific items in discourse.
'This' is a common demonstrative used to specify a nearby object.
Forms
- demonstratives
Commentary
In legal drafting, demonstrative materials often accompany testimony to clarify evidence; distinguish between demonstrative as an adjective describing such materials and as a noun referring to specific linguistic terms.
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