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circumstantial evidence

/ˌsɜːrkəmˈstænʃəl ˈevɪdəns/

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/ˌsɜːrkəmˈstænʃəl ˈevɪdəns/C1formallegal
  • ruДоказательства, которые основываются на умозаключении для связи с выводом о факте, например, отпечаток пальца на месте преступления, в отличие от прямых показаний очевидцев.

Evidence that relies on an inference to connect it to a conclusion of fact, such as a fingerprint at a crime scene, rather than direct eyewitness testimony.

  1. Indirect evidenceC1formal

    Evidence that relies on an inference to connect it to a conclusion of fact, rather than direct observation.

    ruКосвенные доказательства

    • The prosecution built its case largely on circumstantial evidence.
    • Circumstantial evidence alone is often not enough for a conviction.
    • The detective found several pieces of circumstantial evidence linking the suspect to the crime scene.