Also known as: evinces · evinced · evincing · demonstrate · manifest
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To show, indicate, or reveal.
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During a sentencing hearing, Judge Harlan referred repeatedly to the defendant's ethnicity when imposing a harsher sentence than guidelines suggested. The comments evinced bias based on national origin. The judicial conduct commission found a violation of the rule against manifesting prejudice in judicial duties.
Edith Eberhardt read posted signs warning of unstable cliffs and chose to proceed anyway on a marked path. Her decision to continue despite clear warnings evinced willingness to accept the risk of falling. She could not recover for injuries sustained when the trail gave way.
Edgar Evers used Empire Logistics corporate accounts to pay personal expenses and failed to keep separate records. These actions evinced unity of interest that eliminated separate corporate personality. A court pierced the veil to reach Evers personally for the company's debts.
Erika Echevarria sought an injunction to stop ongoing trespass on her property without first pursuing damages. The request evinced no need to demonstrate inadequacy of other remedies beforehand. The court granted the injunction after comparing probable consequences.
Elliot Edmonds missed a filing deadline in one client matter due to a calendar error. The isolated lapse did not evince unfitness to practice law. The bar declined discipline even though the client could pursue a malpractice claim.
Eric Espinoza met with counsel while his spouse remained in the room to take notes. The spouse's presence did not evince an intent to waive confidentiality. The court upheld the attorney-client privilege under the circumstances.
Evince means to show, indicate, or reveal through words, conduct, or circumstances. Courts and drafters use the term to describe objective manifestations of intent, bias, willingness to accept risk, or other mental states.
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Conduct that evinces an intent to relinquish the right, such as rerouting a trail and removing signage, supports a finding of abandonment. Mere nonuse is insufficient without affirmative acts showing surrender.
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No. Evince can be shown through conduct or circumstantial evidence that objectively reveals the required intent or state of mind. Courts examine the totality of actions rather than demanding magic words.
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…of the person so fundamental that the State must accord them its respect. The four principles and traditions discussed below demonstrate that the reasons marriage is fundamental under the Constitution apply with equal force to same-sex couples. The first principle is that the right to personal choice regarding marriage is…