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ev⋅i⋅den⋅tia⋅ry

[ev-i-den-shuh-ree]
–adjective
1. evidential.
2. Law. pertaining to or constituting evidence.

Origin:
1800–10; < L ēvidenti(a) evidence + -ary
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ev·i·den·tia·ry   (ěv'ĭ-děn'shə-rē, -shē-ěr'ē)   
adj.   Law
  1. Of evidence; evidential.

  2. For the presentation or determination of evidence: an evidentiary hearing.

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Main Entry: ev·i·den·tia·ry
Pronunciation: "e-v&-'den-ch&-rE, -chE-"er-E
Function: adjective
1 : being, relating to, or affording evidence evidentiary value>
2 : conducted so that evidence may be presented evidentiary hearing> —ev·i·den·tia·ri·ly adverb
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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