Evidence is something that is used to support an argument. It gives examples of why something is true.

Evidence is defined by Merriam-Webster dictionary as: 1a : an outward sign : INDICATION1b : something that furnishes proof : TESTIMONYspecifically: something legally submitted to a tribunal to ascertain the truth of a matter2 : one who bears witnessespecially: one who voluntarily confesses a crime and testifies for the prosecution against one's accomplices

Choo states “Evidence is the information with which the matters requiring proof in a trial are proved.” The study of evidence, therefore, is the study of the process by which such matters are proved in court.” (Choo, 42).