/ˌsɜːrkəmˈstænʃəl pruːf/ – Phrase
Definition: xch indirect proof.
A more thorough explanation: Circumstantial proof refers to evidence that suggests a fact or event indirectly, based on inference rather than direct observation. It consists of a series of facts and circumstances that, when considered together, lead to a logical conclusion about the issue at hand. This type of evidence does not directly prove a fact, but rather supports an inference or conclusion about the fact in question.
Example: The prosecution presented circumstantial proof linking the suspect to the crime scene, including fingerprints and witness testimony.