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vindicating evidence

[ˈvɪndɪkeɪtɪŋ ˈɛvɪdəns]
noun phrasepl: vindicating evidence (uncountable)
prova exoneratória
1. Evidence that clears someone of blame, suspicion, or accusation; proof that justifies or supports someone's claim or conduct
The witness testimony served as vindicating evidence that proved his innocence.
O testemunho da testemunha funcionou como prova exoneratória que provou sua inocência.
2. Legal evidence that exonerates a defendant or substantiates their defense
The DNA test was vindicating evidence in the criminal case.
O teste de DNA foi prova exoneratória no caso criminal.
Synonyms
exculpatory evidenceexonerating evidencejustifying proofclearing evidencesupporting evidence
Antonyms
incriminating evidencedamaging evidencecondemning proofaccusing evidence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prova exoneratória
Standard legal terminology used in Brazilian courts
São Paulo
prova que inocenta
Common colloquial usage in legal contexts
Portugal
prova de inocência
Portuguese legal standard terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

clear one's name
set the record straight
prove innocence
exonerate someone
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