Incontrovertible evidence

Incontrovertible evidence

Incontrovertible evidence is a colloquial term for evidence introduced to prove a fact that is supposed to be so conclusive that there can be no other truth as to the matter; evidence so strong it overpowers contrary evidence, directing a fact-finder to a specific and certain conclusion.

Examples: a fingerprint showing a person has been present in a room; a DNA test disproving a claim of parenthood.


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  • incontrovertible evidence — Evidence that leaves no doubt as to a particular conculsion. Examples might include a fingerprint showing that someone was present in a room, or a blood test proving who parented a child. Category: Small Claims Court & Lawsuits Nolo’s Plain… …   Law dictionary

  • incontrovertible — [[t]ɪ̱nkɒntrəvɜ͟ː(r)tɪb(ə)l[/t]] ADJ Incontrovertible evidence or facts are absolutely certain and cannot be shown to be wrong. There is now incontrovertible evidence that the government is violating the agreement. Syn: indisputable Derived words …   English dictionary

  • incontrovertible — adjective a fact that is incontrovertible is definitely true and no one can prove it to be false; indisputable: The photograph provides incontrovertible evidence that Martin was at the scene of the crime. incontrovertibly adverb… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • incontrovertible — in|con|tro|ver|ti|ble [ınˌkɔntrəˈvə:tıbəl US ınˌka:ntrəˈvə:r ] adj [Date: 1600 1700; Origin: controvertible that can be argued about (17 21 centuries), from controvert to dispute (17 21 centuries), from controversy] definitely true and impossible …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • incontrovertible — in|con|tro|vert|i|ble [ ın,kantrə vɜrtəbl ] adjective FORMAL true and impossible to doubt: INDISPUTABLE: incontrovertible evidence ╾ in|con|tro|vert|i|bly adverb …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • incontrovertible — UK [ˌɪnkɒntrəˈvɜː(r)təb(ə)l] / US [ɪnˌkɑntrəˈvɜrtəb(ə)l] adjective formal true and impossible to doubt incontrovertible evidence Derived word: incontrovertibly adverb …   English dictionary

  • EVIDENCE — Non Evidentiary Proceedings in Biblical Law The revelation of divine law is found not only in legislation but also in adjudication in particular cases (cf. Lev. 24:12–13; Num. 15:32–34; 27:1–8; Deut. 1:17), whether through Moses or judges or… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

  • evidence — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ abundant, ample, considerable, extensive, plentiful, significant, substantial, sufficient, widespread ▪ There i …   Collocations dictionary

  • evidence */*/*/ — UK [ˈevɪd(ə)ns] / US [ˈevɪdəns] noun [uncountable] Get it right: evidence: Evidence is an uncountable noun, and so: ▪  it is never used in the plural ▪  it never comes after an or a number Wrong: You need to balance the evidences from both sides …   English dictionary

  • incontrovertible — adj. Incontrovertible is used with these nouns: ↑evidence, ↑fact, ↑proof …   Collocations dictionary

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