1. The lack or insufficient amount of evidence to support a claim, argument, or legal case
The scarcity of evidence made it difficult to prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
A escassez de provas dificultou a comprovação da culpa do réu além de qualquer dúvida razoável.
2. Insufficient documentary or physical proof available for investigation or verification
The scarcity of evidence in the historical records limits our understanding of that period.
A escassez de provas nos registros históricos limita nossa compreensão daquele período.