verb phrase · formal
suppress evidence
UK/səˈprɛs ˈɛvɪdəns/US/səˈprɛs ˈɛvədəns/sup·PRESS EV·i·dence
to legally prevent certain evidence from being used in a trial
Examples
“The defense moved to suppress evidence that had been seized without a warrant.”
“If the judge grants the motion, the prosecutor cannot rely on the suppressed evidence.”
“Lawyers often argue to suppress evidence obtained in violation of constitutional rights.”
Band 8 sentence
“The judge suppressed the incriminating footage after concluding it had been obtained in breach of the defendant’s rights.”
Collocations
- suppress evidence obtained
- file a motion to suppress
Word family
Common mistakes
hide evidence→suppress evidence
suppress the testimoney→suppress the testimony
Say it for a higher band
5hide evidence→6exclude evidence→7+suppress evidence
Synonyms
exclude evidence
Easily confused
exclude evidence
“The court ruled to exclude evidence that had been improperly obtained.”
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