Definition

Related to or used in the presentation of evidence in a legal context.

Example

The judge scheduled an evidentiary hearing to review the new evidence presented by the defense.

Conversation

I heard there will be an evidentiary hearing next week.

Oh really? I didn’t know it was that serious.

Yeah, it's important to present all the evidence clearly.

Definitely, that will make a big difference in the case.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Evidentiary → It is formed from "evident" (from Latin "evidens", meaning clear or obvious) and the suffix "-ary" (meaning pertaining to or relating to). The word "evidentiary" refers to something that is related to or serves as evidence.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'clear' or 'obvious' ('evident') and how it relates to evidence — that's what evidentiary means.

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