物証
Meanings
1
physical evidence; real evidence; material evidence
abbreviation
Legal and investigative term for tangible proof, such as objects or documents, as opposed to testimony. Abbreviation of 物的証拠.
See also: 物的証拠
Physical evidence was the decisive factor in the trial.
The police seized important material evidence from the scene.
Usage patterns
- 物証が見つかるphysical evidence is found
New physical evidence was found at the scene.
- 物証がないthere is no physical evidence
There is no physical evidence that he is the culprit.
- 物証を提出するto submit physical evidence
The prosecution submitted physical evidence to the court.
- 〈事〉を裏付ける物証physical evidence that backs up something
There was no physical evidence to back up his alibi.