evidentiary
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ev·i·den·tia·ry
(ĕv′ĭ-dĕn′shə-rē, -shē-ĕr′ē)adj. Law
1. Relating to, providing, or constituting evidence: evidentiary rules.
2. Conducted for the presentation or determination of evidence: an evidentiary hearing.
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evidentiary
(ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃərɪ)adj
(Law) of or relating to evidence; evidential
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ev•i•den•tia•ry
(ˌɛv ɪˈdɛn ʃə ri)adj.
1. evidential.
2. Law. constituting evidence.
[1800–10]
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Adj. | 1. | evidentiary - pertaining to or constituting evidence; "evidentiary technique"; "an evidentiary fact" law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order" |
2. | evidentiary - serving as or based on evidence; "evidential signs of a forced entry"; "its evidentiary value" significant, important - important in effect or meaning; "a significant change in tax laws"; "a significant change in the Constitution"; "a significant contribution"; "significant details"; "statistically significant" |
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