"pièce de conviction" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from French pièce de conviction; first use appeared c. 1840. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|pièce de conviction}} French pièce de conviction Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} pièce de conviction
  1. (law, dated) An incriminating exhibit shown as evidence in a criminal case. Tags: dated Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-pièce_de_conviction-en-noun-T0ODsP2d Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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