Also means
proof
Usage Note
Beweis is evidence or proof, from beweisen (to prove). In court one speaks of Beweise sammeln (to gather evidence) and the Beweislast (burden of proof). A single piece is a Beweisstueck, and circumstantial evidence is an Indiz.
Examples
"Ohne handfeste Beweise kann niemand verurteilt werden."
Natural Translation
Without solid evidence, no one can be convicted.
Literal Translation
Without hand-firm evidence can nobody convicted become.
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