cumulative evidence

American  

noun

1. evidence of which the parts reinforce one another, producing an effect stronger than any part by itself.

2. Chiefly Law.

   1. testimony repetitive of testimony given earlier.

   2. evidence that confirms or adds to previous evidence.

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cumulative evidence British  

noun

1. law additional evidence reinforcing testimony previously given

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Etymology

Origin of cumulative evidence

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

At times, the cumulative evidence of successfully defending democracy seems positive.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2023

Cohen has said outside the jury's presence that prosecutors were presenting "cumulative evidence portraying our client as a very dirty person."

From Reuters • Oct. 23, 2023

“The cumulative evidence can tell us more than history alone—that to me is the really exciting part.”

From Science Magazine • Nov. 30, 2022

But while it may be hard for the department to turn away from a case if the cumulative evidence is provable beyond a reasonable doubt, there are other factors to consider.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 29, 2022

A classification of the beliefs and customs connected with the hare takes us, indeed, to almost every phase of totemistic belief, and it is impossible to reject such a mass of cumulative evidence.

From Folklore as an Historical Science by Gomme, George Laurence