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CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE

\sˈɜːkəmstˌanʃə͡l ˈɛvɪdəns], \sˈɜːkəmstˌanʃə‍l ˈɛvɪdəns], \s_ˈɜː_k_ə_m_s_t_ˌa_n_ʃ_əl ˈɛ_v_ɪ_d_ə_n_s]\

Definitions of CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE

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evidence providing only a basis for inference about the fact in dispute

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

evidence providing only a basis for inference about the fact in dispute

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Evidence that proves a fact by means of an inference. For example, from the evidence that a person was seen running away from the scene of a crime, a judge or jury may infer that the person committed the crime.

2010 - Legal Glossary Database
By Oddity Software

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