evidentiary
Of or pertaining to evidenceOf or pertaining to evidence.
UK/ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃəɹi/US/ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃiˌɛɹi/
» It’s not exactly a trial. It’s an evidentiary hearing.
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1 senses(US)Of or pertaining to evidence.
Evidentiary investigations are common in legal proceedings.
pertaining to or constituting evidence
Examples
1 sentencesIt’s not exactly a trial. It’s an evidentiary hearing.
Origin
From Latin ēvidentia + -ary.From Latin ēvidentia + -ary.
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- serving as or based on evidence:evidential
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
5 related wordsSee also
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