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circumstantial

cir·cum·stan·tial [ sùrkəm stánsh'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. based on inference: containing or based on facts that allow a court to deduce that somebody is guilty without conclusive proof
circumstantial evidence

2. special: related to particular circumstances

3. formal: with a great deal of formality and ceremony

4. detailed: thorough and very detailed ( formal )


cir·cum·stan·ti·al·i·ty [ sùrkəm stanshee állətee ] noun
cir·cum·stan·tial·ly [ sùrkəm stánshəlee ] adverb
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