Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

conclusive evidence

noun

/kənˈkluːsɪv ˈɛvɪdəns/

Definition

Evidence that serves to prove something definitively and leaves no room for doubt.

Examples

The DNA test results provided conclusive evidence of the suspect’s presence at the crime scene.
In court, the prosecutor presented conclusive evidence that convinced the jury of the defendant’s guilt.
Research studies with large sample sizes can provide conclusive evidence for a hypothesis.

Meaning

Conclusive evidence refers to information or facts that lead to a certain conclusion and decisively support a claim or assertion, eliminating ambiguity.