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questionable evidence

[ˈkwɛs.tʃən.ə.bəl ˈɛv.ɪ.dəns]
noun phrasepl: questionable evidence (uncountable)
prova questionável
1. Evidence that is doubtful, unreliable, or open to doubt regarding its credibility, authenticity, or validity in a legal or investigative context
The witness testimony was considered questionable evidence due to inconsistencies in their statements.
O testemunho da testemunha foi considerado prova questionável devido a inconsistências em suas declarações.
2. Information or proof whose quality, relevance, or admissibility in court is disputed or uncertain
The prosecutor argued that the hearsay was questionable evidence and should be excluded from trial.
O promotor argumentou que o boato era prova questionável e deveria ser excluído do julgamento.
NYC Slang
sus evidence
Synonyms
doubtful evidenceunreliable evidencedisputed evidencesuspect evidenceweak evidenceinadmissible evidence
Antonyms
conclusive evidencesolid evidencecredible evidencereliable evidenceirrefutable evidence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prova questionável
Most common usage in Brazilian legal contexts
Brazil
prova duvidosa
Alternative term emphasizing doubt rather than questionability
Portugal
prova questionável
Standard Portuguese legal terminology
Portugal
prova contestável
Alternative emphasizing the ability to contest or challenge the evidence

Related Idioms & Phrases

beyond a shadow of a doubt (opposite concept)
a smoking gun (opposite concept)
circumstantial evidence
piece of the puzzle
raise an eyebrow
cast doubt on
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