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in evidence en · ADP

Pronunciation

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Meanings

1. (idiomatic) Visibly present; noticeable.
   • The usual managerial incompetence was in evidence in yesterday's meeting.
   • The Renaissance saw a renewed interest in flowers and decoration became more studied and elaborate, garlands and wreaths being much in evidence in paintings of this time. 1978, Jacqueline Seymour, “Introduction”, in Garden Flower, Crescent Books, →LCCN, page 3:
   • the guardians of the law were well in evidence, the obvious reason being they were paid to protect the upper classes. Episode 16
2. Received by a court of law as competent evidence.