Psychological Evidence
/ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɒdʒɪ.kəl ˈɛvɪdəns/
Definitions
- (n.) Evidence pertaining to a person's mental state, behavior, or psychological condition, used to support legal arguments about intent, competence, or credibility.
The court admitted psychological evidence to assess the defendant's sanity at the time of the crime.
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- psychological evidence
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Commentary
Psychological evidence often requires expert interpretation and is subject to evidentiary rules regarding relevance and reliability.
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