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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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Etymology

Origin of evidentiary

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

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Then came what appeared to be the evidentiary smoking gun: a lettuce sample that tested positive for Cyclospora.

From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026

But in a court filing on Friday, Pirro said new revelations "undermine the evidentiary basis for the indictment," and moved for dismissal.

From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026

He said there were no evidentiary violations made by the district attorney’s office.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

None of this requires Congress to enact new legislation or the FDA to lower its evidentiary bar for safety and efficacy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

Meanwhile, the object of the hunt sits squarely in the middle of the evidentiary trail, so obvious that it is ignored.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

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