Examples: Do you have evidence to support your statement that he killed her last night?
Do you have proof to support your statement that he killed her last night?
Which one is correct? Also can we say "that's not a solid evidence/proof"? (a)
I would say that ‘evidence’ supports statements. In a US court of law, many people give evidence and only the jury/judge make the determination that ‘proof’ has been established.
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I would say that ‘evidence’ supports statements.
In a US court of law, many people give evidence and only the jury/judge make the determination that ‘proof’ has been established.