evidentiary
adjective/ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃiˌɛri/
Frequency rank: #18,668 most common English word
Meaning
Relating to or constituting evidence, especially in a legal context.
Example sentence
The lawyer argued that the evidentiary standards for the case were not met by the prosecution.
Synonyms & related words
- evidential
- factual
- documentary
- probative
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