documentary evidence; textual citation
Meanings
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cited evidence in books or annotations regarding etymology, meaning, and usage
technicalCommonly used in lexicography and philology to support definitions with written sources from classical texts.
This dictionary provides detailed citations for every entry.
Textual evidence helps us accurately understand the meanings of ancient Chinese vocabulary.
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He cited numerous written sources in his paper to support his argument.
noun
documentary evidence; written materials used to prove facts in legal cases
technicalIn legal terminology, broadly includes physical evidence in the general sense, though strictly distinguished from physical evidence (物证) in the narrow sense. Includes contracts, letters, account books, etc.
This letter was submitted to the court as key documentary evidence.
Contracts are one of the most important types of documentary evidence.
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The prosecution presented account books, receipts, and other documentary evidence to prove the defendant's guilt.
Documentary evidence and physical evidence have different probative force in litigation.