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evidence

[/ˈɛvɪdəns/]
nounfemininepl: evidências
evidência
1. facts, signs, or objects that make something evident or prove something
The detective found evidence at the crime scene.
O detetive encontrou evidências na cena do crime.
2. proof or testimony used in court of law
The lawyer presented strong evidence to the jury.
O advogado apresentou provas fortes ao júri.
3. a sign or indication of something
There was no evidence of forced entry.
Não havia sinais de arrombamento.
Synonyms
prooftestimonyindicationsigncluedocumentation
Antonyms
doubtuncertaintydenial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
evidência
most common usage
São Paulo
evidência; prova
prova commonly used in legal contexts
Portugal
evidência; prova
prova preferred in formal/legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

in evidence - em evidência (obvious or on display)
circumstantial evidence - prova circunstancial
beyond a shadow of doubt - sem sombra de dúvida
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