Impeachment Evidence
/ɪmˈpiːtʃmənt ˈɛvɪdəns/
Definitions
- (n.) Evidence presented in legal or legislative proceedings to prove grounds for impeachment or to discredit a witness or party.
The lawyer submitted impeachment evidence to challenge the credibility of the key witness.
Forms
- impeachment evidence
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Commentary
Impeachment evidence specifically relates to proof used to challenge the trustworthiness of testimony or justify removal from office; clarity in describing its probative purpose is important in legal drafting.
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