ˈevɪdəns n. & v. --n. 1 (often foll. by
for, of)
the available facts, circumstances, etc. supporting or
otherwise a
belief,
proposition,
etc., or indicating
whether or
not a
thing is
true or
valid. 2
Law a
information given personally or
drawn from a
document etc.
and tending to
prove a
fact or proposition. b statements or proofs
admissible as
testimony in a
lawcourt. 3 clearness, obviousness. --v.tr. be evidence
of;
attest. øcall in evidence Law
summon (a person) as a
witness. in evidence
noticeable,
conspicuous. Queen's (or King's or State's) evidence Law evidence for the
prosecution given by a
participant in or
accomplice to the
crime at
issue. [ME f. OF f. L evidentia (as EVIDENT)]