Evidentiary Standards
/ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃəri ˈstændərdz/
Definitions
- (n.) Criteria or rules used to determine the admissibility and sufficiency of evidence in legal proceedings.
The judge set the evidentiary standards that the prosecution had to meet to prove the defendant's guilt.
Forms
- evidentiary standard
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Commentary
Evidentiary standards differ by jurisdiction and type of case and guide courts on which evidence is credible and relevant enough to consider.
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