direct evidence

American  

noun

1. evidence of a witness who testifies to the truth of the fact to be proved (contrasted with circumstantial evidence).

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direct evidence British  

noun

1. law evidence, usually the testimony of a witness, directly relating to the fact in dispute Compare circumstantial evidence

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direct evidence

"We are looking at direct evidence of large-scale arms trading. This discovery reveals a network of exchange and communication that was far more complex than previously thought," he said.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 8, 2026

According to the researchers, this provides the first direct evidence that the glycocalyx functions almost like a display screen, showing information about a cell's internal state on its outer surface.

From Science Daily ● May 18, 2026

So far, there is no direct evidence that removing meat advertising from public spaces leads to a shift toward more plant-based societies.

From BBC ● May 3, 2026

This strong link between strain and electronic order provides direct evidence that subtle lattice distortions play a crucial role in shaping how these patterns form.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 28, 2026

There is no direct evidence regarding de’ Barbari’s date of birth, but he was described as old and ill in 1512; his earliest securely dated work is 1500.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton