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direct evidence

noun

  1. evidence of a witness who testifies to the truth of the fact to be proved (circumstantial evidence ).



direct evidence

noun

  1. law evidence, usually the testimony of a witness, directly relating to the fact in dispute Compare circumstantial evidence

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Scotland's nature agency NatureScot said that while there was "no direct evidence" the birds were responsible, they would be "analysing prey remains from sea eagle nests" on the island.

From BBC

What I find more disturbing is that Fox News’ attempt to back up his lie now includes airing direct evidence that contradicts him.

From Salon

“There is no direct evidence of a vaccine-induced inflammatory response” to the vaccine.

Tesla also contended that there is no “direct evidence of consumer confusion” over the autonomy of its vehicles.

Many scholars believe this social and technological revolution may have influenced similar developments in ancient Egypt – but there has been no direct evidence of contact, until now.

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