ebidensiya
ebidénsiya with stress marks
evidence
Usage Note
Ebidensiya is from Spanish evidencia and is a standard legal and journalistic term in Filipino, used in court proceedings, news reports, and everyday arguments to mean proof or supporting facts. It is interchangeable with patunay in some contexts, though ebidensiya carries a more formal, legal register.
Examples
" Wala silang ebidensiya. "
Natural Translation
They have no evidence.
Literal Translation
None their evidence.
" Walang sapat na ebidensiya para hatulan ang akusado. "
Natural Translation
There was not enough evidence to convict the accused.
Literal Translation
No sufficient evidence to convict the accused.
" Bagaman maraming tsismis, walang matibay na ebidensiya na maipakita ang mga awtoridad sa korte. "
Natural Translation
Although there were many rumors, the authorities had no solid evidence to present in court.
Literal Translation
Although many rumors, none solid evidence to-show the authorities in court.
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