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chains of evidence

chains of evidence is the plural of chain of evidence.

Meaning of chain of evidence

Noun

chain of evidence (plural chains of evidence)

  1. A series of related facts that together point to a specific conclusion, although taken individually they would be inconclusive.
    • which are so many joint proofs of these witnesses integrity, and makes an [sic] chain of evidence and moral demonstration both against Error in themselves and delusion in relation to others […]1698, Francis Grant, Lord Cullen, A True Narrative of the Sufferings and Relief of a Young Girle, page 18

Questions about chains of evidence

What is chains of evidence the plural of?
Chains of evidence is the plural of chain of evidence.

Words near chains of evidence in the dictionary

  1. chains
  2. Chains of Being
  3. chains of command
  4. chains of custody
  5. chains of events
  6. chains of evidence
  7. chains of office
  8. chains of thought
  9. chains of title
  10. chains up
  11. chainsaw

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