scientific evidence

scientific evidence
Evidence presented in court that is produced from scientific tests or studies.

Dictionary from West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005.


scientific evidence
Evidence presented in court that is produced from scientific tests or studies.

Short Dictionary of (mostly American) Legal Terms and Abbreviations.

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