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Relevant

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

In the law of evidence. Hav-

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

That quality of testimony which directly touches upon the issue made by the pleadings. See 58 Cal. 163.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Applying to the matter in question; affording something to the purpose. In Scotch law, good in law, legally sufficient; as, a "relevant" plea or defense.

Relevant evidence. See Evidence.