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Evidence, vs The evidence

Both "evidence" and "the evidence" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Evidence" is used when referring to evidence in general, while "the evidence" is used when referring to specific evidence that has been previously mentioned or is known to both the speaker and the listener.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 785 views

Evidence,

This is correct when referring to evidence in general.

Use "evidence" when talking about evidence in general without specifying any particular evidence.
  • 3. Subject to the Statute and the Rules of Procedure and Evidence, the EU shall be authorised to appoint a representative to assist any official or other staff of the EU who appears as a witness before the Court.
  • Subject to the Statute and the Rules of Procedure and Evidence, the EU shall be authorised to appoint a representative to assist any official or other staff of the EU who appears as a witness before the Court.
  • While gathering evidence, the investigative bodies shall try to identify any evidence that may be missing.
  • I'm merely following the evidence, Mr. Ballard.
  • 4. The Registrar of the Court shall, in accordance with the Statute and the Rules of Procedure and Evidence, provide information and documentation relating to pleadings, oral proceedings, judgements and orders of the Court, which may be of interest to the EU.
  • The Registrar of the Court shall, in accordance with the Statute and the Rules of Procedure and Evidence, provide information and documentation relating to pleadings, oral proceedings, judgements and orders of the Court, which may be of interest to the EU.
  • (i) the EU undertakes to cooperate with the Prosecutor, in accordance with the Statute and the Rules of Procedure and Evidence, in providing additional information held by the EU that he or she may seek;
  • the EU undertakes to cooperate with the Prosecutor, in accordance with the Statute and the Rules of Procedure and Evidence, in providing additional information held by the EU that he or she may seek;
  • Put this document into evidence, and take these men into custody.
  • There's no evidence, the president dismissed this.
  • If a DNA test goes into evidence, There's no turning back.
  • You want evidence, come to my club.
  • I've evidence, your honour.
  • No evidence, but the symptoms fit.
  • We got no evidence, Which means no warrant.
  • Timeline, evidence, the whole shebang.
  • We have evidence, Mr. Peterson.
  • To destroy the evidence, of course.
  • No body, no evidence, nothing but a signature.
  • Let's get them from Evidence, send them to the lab.

Alternatives:

  • evidence supports the claim
  • evidence suggests otherwise
  • evidence points to a different conclusion

The evidence

This is correct when referring to specific evidence that has been previously mentioned or is known to both the speaker and the listener.

Use "the evidence" when referring to specific evidence that has been previously mentioned or is known to both the speaker and the listener.
  • The evidence sure points to Brad.
  • The evidence is extremely shaky in this area.
  • The evidence that said Detective Prima deleted that e-mail.
  • The evidence shall be presented to the inspection body.
  • The evidence supports CSI Langston acting in self-defense.
  • The evidence against her was planted.
  • The evidence against you is compelling.
  • The evidence I need to make him pay.
  • The evidence against you is clear-cut.
  • The evidence Jack is trying to get implicates Logan in the assassination of Palmer.
  • The evidence would become public record.
  • The evidence would become public record.
  • The evidence is on this memory card.
  • The evidence is on this memory card.
  • The evidence just keeps falling in our laps.
  • The evidence of Santa Rosa's unique past is everywhere.
  • The evidence is about to blow.
  • The evidence is consistent with your theory.
  • The evidence suggests she was killed there.
  • The evidence indicates domestic, and everything's pointing to Fifth Column.

Alternatives:

  • the evidence presented in court
  • the evidence gathered at the scene
  • the evidence provided by the witness

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