Legal Evidence
/ˈliːɡəl ˈɛvɪdəns/
Definitions
- (n.) Information and material presented in a legal proceeding to prove or disprove a fact in issue.
The lawyer submitted new legal evidence to support her client's claim.
- (n.) Any testimony, documents, or physical items admissible under the rules of a court to establish the truth of an assertion.
The judge ruled that the email was valid legal evidence.
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- legal evidence
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Commentary
Legal evidence must comply with procedural rules to be admissible and effective in court; clarity about the type and source of evidence can strengthen case arguments.
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