direct evidence

Thân thiện

A witness provides direct evidence in the courtroom.

Definition

Noun: - Evidence directly proving a fact: Information or testimony that, if believed, immediately establishes the truth of a claim without the need for inference or presumption. It is directly related to the fact in dispute.

Usage

"Direct evidence" is used in legal and formal contexts to describe proof that directly addresses and supports a specific assertion. It contrasts with circumstantial evidence, which requires reasoning to connect it to a conclusion.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The security camera footage provided direct evidence of the theft.
  • An eyewitness account is considered direct evidence in a court of law.
  • The prosecutor's case was weak because it lacked any direct evidence linking the defendant to the crime.

Advanced Usage

• "To present direct evidence": To formally introduce or offer proof that directly supports a fact in a legal proceeding.

  • The defense attorney will present direct evidence to prove her client's alibi.

• "Direct evidence of": Used to specify the fact being proven.

  • The signed contract is direct evidence of their agreement.

Variants and Related Words

• Directly (adv): In a straightforward manner; without anything intervening.

  • The witness directly observed the accident.

• Evidence (n): The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

  • The jury examined all the evidence carefully.

Synonyms

• Conclusive proof: Evidence that decisively settles a matter.
• Firsthand testimony: An account given by someone with personal experience of the event.

Antonyms

• Circumstantial evidence: Evidence that relies on an inference to connect it to a conclusion of fact.
• Hearsay: Information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate.

Related Phrases

• "Based on direct evidence": A conclusion or argument that is supported by proof requiring no inference.

  • The verdict was based on direct evidence from multiple credible witnesses.

• "Lack of direct evidence": The absence of proof that directly establishes a fact.

  • The investigation stalled due to a lack of direct evidence.

Học thuật

Noun

1. evidence (usually the testimony of a witness) directly related to the fact in dispute