Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Evidence is information, facts, or data presented in a legal context to support the truth or falsehood of a claim in court. It can include witness testimony, documents, physical objects, and digital material relevant to the case.
Related terms
Testimony: A formal spoken or written statement given by a witness under oath in court.
Subpoena: A legal document ordering someone to attend court to give testimony or present documents and evidence relevant to the case.
Admissible: Refers to evidence that is allowed to be presented in court because it meets certain legal criteria