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cumulative evidence
noun
- evidence of which the parts reinforce one another, producing an effect stronger than any part by itself.
- Chiefly Law.
- testimony repetitive of testimony given earlier.
- evidence that confirms or adds to previous evidence.
cumulative evidence
noun
- law additional evidence reinforcing testimony previously given
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Word History and Origins
Origin of cumulative evidence1
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Example Sentences
And he learns it so late, because it is a matter of cumulative experience upon which cumulative evidence is lacking.
It is only natural, therefore, that his cumulative evidence from history and fable and gossip should be well presented.
To such objectors, cumulative evidence regarding facts out of their own mental horizon is useless.
A further search of the house brought to light two sets of burglars' tools, which served as cumulative evidence.
It is the weight of a great mass of cumulative evidence which tells the tale.
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