/ev"i deuhns/ , n. , v. , evidenced, evidencing .
n.
1. that which tends to prove or disprove something; ground for belief; proof.
2. something that makes plain or clear; an indication or sign: His flushed look was visible evidence of his fever.
3. Law. data presented to a court or jury in proof of the facts in issue and which may include the testimony of witnesses, records, documents, or objects.
4. in evidence , plainly visible; conspicuous: The first signs of spring are in evidence.
v.t.
5. to make evident or clear; show clearly; manifest: He evidenced his approval by promising his full support.
6. to support by evidence: He evidenced his accusation with incriminating letters.
[ 1250-1300; ME (n.) evidentia. See EVIDENT, -ENCE ]
Syn. 3. information, deposition, affidavit. EVIDENCE, EXHIBIT, TESTIMONY, PROOF refer to information furnished in a legal investigation to support a contention. EVIDENCE is any information so given, whether furnished by witnesses or derived from documents or from any other source: Hearsay evidence is not admitted in a trial. An EXHIBIT in law is a document or article that is presented in court as evidence: The signed contract is Exhibit A. TESTIMONY is usually evidence given by witnesses under oath: The jury listened carefully to the testimony. PROOF is evidence that is so complete and convincing as to put a conclusion beyond reasonable doubt: proof of the innocence of the accused. 5. demonstrate.