n.
Pronunciation: ' e-v ə -d ə n(t)s, -v ə - ˌ den(t)s
Function: noun
Date: 14th century
1 a : an outward sign : INDICATION b : something that furnishes proof : TESTIMONY specifically : something legally submitted to a tribunal to ascertain the truth of a matter
2 : one who bears witness especially : one who voluntarily confesses a crime and testifies for the prosecution against his accomplices
– in evidence
1 : to be seen : CONSPICUOUS <trim lawns ⋯ are everywhere in evidence ― American Guide Series: N.C. >
2 : as evidence