Indication
/ɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A sign or piece of information suggesting something is likely or true.
The lawyer pointed to the evidence as an indication of guilt.
- (n.) In law, a symptom or circumstance pointing to a particular fact or conclusion.
The contract included an indication of the parties' intent.
Forms
- indications
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Commentary
Often used to imply inference from facts; clarity in context avoids ambiguity with general 'sign'.
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