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Indirect Evidence

Definition: Indirect evidence refers to information or clues that do not directly prove or establish a fact, but can be used to support an inference or conclusion.

Examples

1. Noun: In legal cases, a prosecutor may present indirect evidence to build a circumstantial case against the defendant.
• Sample sentence: The detective carefully gathered all the indirect evidence to establish a link between the suspect and the crime scene.
2. Adjective: Historians often rely on indirect evidence such as diaries, personal letters, and archaeological findings to learn about ancient civilizations.
• Sample sentence: The indirect evidence found at the excavation site helped researchers piece together the lifestyle and culture of the long-lost society.
3. Adverb: The scientist inferred the behavior of the mysterious creature based on indirect evidence from their observation.
• Sample sentence: By carefully analyzing the indirect evidence, the researcher was able to draw logical conclusions about the organism's habitat.

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