evidentiary


ev·i·den·tia·ry

adj \ˌe-və-ˈden-chə-rē, -chē-ˌer-ē\

Definition of EVIDENTIARY

1
: being, relating to, or affording evidence <photographs of evidentiary value>
2
: conducted so that evidence may be presented <an evidentiary hearing>

First Known Use of EVIDENTIARY

1810

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