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Beweis

evidence

noun be-VEYESS Rare

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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