circumstantial evidence

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Noun circumstantial evidence has 1 sense

circumstantial evidence, indirect evidence - evidence providing only a basis for inference about the fact in dispute
--₁ is a kind of evidence
Antonyms: direct evidence

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Circumstantial Evidence

Definition:

Circumstantial evidence refers to indirect or inferential evidence that suggests a fact or event but does not directly prove it.

Sample Sentences:

1. Noun (Legal):

The prosecutors presented circumstantial evidence to link the suspect to the crime scene.

2. Noun (General):

Although there was no direct proof of his guilt, the defendant's suspicious behavior provided strong circumstantial evidence.

3. Adjective:

The judge ruled that the circumstantial evidence was inadequate to support a conviction.

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