evidential

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The charges were later dropped "on evidential grounds".

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Cumbria Police said a man had been arrested and released on bail, but no charges were brought against him because the case did not meet the evidential threshold.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

However, CPS chiefs concluded the evidential test was not met in any of the cases.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

"Consistently the advice we have received has highlighted fundamental evidential difficulties that cannot be ignored."

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

The identification of Jesus of Nazareth with that Messiah rests upon the interpretation of passages of the Hebrew Scriptures which have no evidential value unless they possess the historical character assigned to them.

From The Eliminator; or, Skeleton Keys to Sacerdotal Secrets by Westbrook, Richard B.