evidentiary

American  

[ev-i-den-shuh-ree] / ˌɛv ɪˈdɛn ʃə ri /

adjective

1. evidential.

2. Law. pertaining to or constituting evidence.

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Other Word Forms

• nonevidentiary adjective

Etymology

Origin of evidentiary

1800–10; < Latin ēvidenti ( a ) evidence + -ary

Example Sentences

The available sources corroborate the narrative that prosecutions were based on false testimony and that courts are rejecting these cases on evidentiary grounds.

From Los Angeles Times

The FBI highlighted legal and evidentiary weaknesses, noted offers of cooperation, proposed numerous better avenues.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meekins warns that these structural strains, combined with shifting evidentiary standards and policy whiplash, risk giving China an edge.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Companies cannot plan for shifting evidentiary standards from the FDA, and many will be unable to raise the capital needed to meet those evolving standards,” they wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal

Jacobs also explained why the military has not attempted to detain or prosecute survivors, “because they could not satisfy the evidentiary burden.”

From Salon