しょうこ
Meanings
Noun
1. 事実を明らかにする根拠となるもの。
2. 裁判所が事実の認定を行うにおいて判断の根拠として採用したもの、又は、その判断にいたるまでに、裁判所が調査ないし認知した物や人の言動。
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Used in vocabulary (23 in total)
circumstantial evidence
certain evidence; definite evidence
① 証拠を挙げて証明する。
Examples (31 in total)
There's no evidence.
The evidence is clear.
He was confronted with the evidence.
What evidence do you have?
They are still seeking evidence.
The evidence was in his favor.
The lawyer brought up new evidence.
And what guarantee is there that you won't cover up the evidence?
The police came and looked into all the evidence.
This evidence was against him.
The evidence left little room for doubt.
There is no evidence to the contrary.
We've got no proof Tom did this.
All the evidence points to his guilt.
The only evidence was the traces of semen stuck to the underwear.
From this evidence it follows that he is innocent.
The court called on the lawyer to give evidence.
From this evidence, it follows that he is not the criminal.
He paid all his debts, which is the proof of his honesty.
Police have failed to turn up any new evidence about the murder.
His wet coat was evidence that he had been outside.
A good lawyer will always zero in on a key piece of evidence.
Everyone believes his story since there is no evidence to the contrary.
You can't accuse him of stealing unless you have proof.
It follows from this evidence that she is innocent.
The audience applauded him, which means his performance was a success.
As for the accusations of heresy, here the evidence is much weaker.
We have absolute proof that smoking is bad for your health.
There is no evidence that the story is based on his own experience.
These dirty clothes could be a new piece of evidence to prove his innocence.
He found the evidence that bees can communicate with each other.