presentation of evidence
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presentation of evidence
The systematic and logical presentation of arguments and evidence in order to support a claim, especially in court or in academia.
Die Beweisführung der Staatsanwaltschaft überzeugte das Gericht von der Schuld des Angeklagten.
The prosecution's presentation of evidence convinced the court of the defendant's guilt.
The word is composed of 'der Beweis' (the proof/evidence) and 'die Führung' (the leading/conducting). So it literally describes the way in which one 'leads' the evidence, or presents it logically and in an organized way.
Die Richterin lobte die klare Beweisführung des Anwalts.
The judge praised the lawyer's clear presentation of evidence.
'Beweisführung' (presentation of evidence) is often combined with adjectives that evaluate its quality. Common combinations are 'eine schlüssige Beweisführung' (a coherent presentation of evidence), 'eine lückenlose Beweisführung' (a complete presentation of evidence), or 'eine schwache Beweisführung' (a weak presentation of evidence).
Die Verteidigung präsentierte eine schlüssige Beweisführung, die alle Zweifel ausräumte.
The defense presented a coherent presentation of evidence that dispelled all doubts.
This word belongs to technical and written language. You will mainly find it in legal, scientific, or academic texts in which arguments have to be presented logically.
In seiner Dissertation muss er eine überzeugende Beweisführung entwickeln.
In his dissertation, he has to develop a convincing presentation of evidence.
proof / evidence
'der Beweis' and 'die Beweisführung' both have to do with supporting a claim. A 'Beweis' is what you use to prove or support something, for example a document, a fact, or an argument. 'Beweisführung' means the whole structure of the explanation: you arrange arguments and evidence so that others can understand and follow the claim. The word is especially appropriate in court, in academic texts, or in a clear line of argument. The words can be confused because they occur in the same context. Put simply: the evidence is one part; the presentation of evidence is the way you present several parts logically.
Die Beweisführung der Anwältin ist klar und gut aufgebaut.
The lawyer's presentation of evidence is clear and well structured.
Der Vertrag ist ein Beweis dafür, dass beide Seiten zugestimmt haben.
The contract is evidence that both sides agreed.