Point of Evidence
/ˈpɔɪnt əv ˈɛvɪdəns/
Definitions
- (n.) A specific fact or piece of information introduced during a legal proceeding to support or refute an argument or claim.
The lawyer highlighted a crucial point of evidence that contradicted the witness's testimony.
Forms
- points of evidence
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Commentary
The term typically refers to discrete elements or items within the broader category of evidence; clarity in identifying each point of evidence is key to effective legal argumentation.
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