evidentiary

[ ev-i-den-shuh-ree ]

adjective

1. evidential.
2. Law. pertaining to or constituting evidence.

Other Words From

• nonev·i·dentia·ry adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of evidentiary¹

1800–10; < Latin ēvidenti ( a ) evidence + -ary

Example Sentences

They want the convictions vacated or a new evidentiary hearing scheduled.

From Los Angeles Times

After the release of “Menendez + Menudo: Boys Betrayed,” the brothers filed a petition asking for their convictions to be vacated or for a new evidentiary hearing, though it could be an uphill battle.

From Los Angeles Times

An evidentiary hearing is set for Monday at 9 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times

If she holds an evidentiary hearing, or mini-trial, that may well happen before November.

From Salon

"The superseding indictment is the Special Counsel's attempt to adhere to the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity decision without showing the prosecution's cards in an evidentiary hearing," he wrote on X.

From Salon