taking of evidence
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taking of evidence
The part of court proceedings in which evidence such as witness testimony, documents, or expert opinions is collected and examined in order to clarify the facts of the case.
Während der Beweisaufnahme wurden mehrere Zeugen vernommen.
During the taking of evidence, several witnesses were questioned.
This word is made up of 'Beweis' (evidence/proof) and 'Aufnahme' (taking/recording). 'Aufnahme' comes from the verb 'aufnehmen' (to take up/record) and here means something like 'to collect' or 'to gather.' So it is the phase in which evidence is collected.
Die Aufnahme von Beweisen ist ein zentraler Teil des Prozesses.
The taking of evidence is a central part of the trial.
'Beweisaufnahme' (taking of evidence) is a technical term from legal language. It is used almost exclusively when talking about court proceedings.
Der Richter schloss die Beweisaufnahme und begann mit der Urteilsberatung.
The judge closed the taking of evidence and began deliberating on the verdict.
Typical formulations are 'die Beweisaufnahme eröffnen' (to open the taking of evidence) or 'schließen' (to close it), 'in die Beweisaufnahme eintreten' (to enter the taking of evidence), or to establish something 'während der Beweisaufnahme' (during the taking of evidence).
Das Gericht ordnete eine erneute Beweisaufnahme an.
The court ordered a renewed taking of evidence.
presentation of evidence
'die Beweisaufnahme' and 'die Beweisführung' both have to do with evidence, especially in court. 'Beweisaufnahme' means the part of the proceedings in which evidence is collected, heard, and examined, for example witness testimony or expert opinions. 'Beweisführung' refers more to how someone uses evidence and arguments to show or justify a claim. You can confuse the words because both occur in the same legal context. When it is about the court examining evidence, 'Beweisaufnahme' is appropriate. When it is about arguing with evidence, 'Beweisführung' is more precise.
Nach der Beweisaufnahme entscheidet das Gericht, ob noch ein Gutachten nötig ist.
After the taking of evidence, the court decides whether another expert opinion is needed.
Die Beweisführung der Anwältin ist klar, weil sie jedes Argument mit Dokumenten stützt.
The lawyer's presentation of evidence is clear because she supports every argument with documents.