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Defined in 3 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Anderson (1889)

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

To make apparent or clear by evidence, to prove. Coyle v. Com.. 104 Pa. 133.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Although the words "show" and "indicate" are sometimes interchangeable in popular use, they are not always so. To "show" is to make apparent or clear by evidence; to prove; while an "indication" may be merely a symptom; that which points to or gives direction to the mind. Coyle v. Co.m., 104 Pa. 133.

A Dictionary of Law

William C. Anderson · 1889

"Show" and "indicate" are not always interchangeable. "To show" is to make apparent or clear by evidence, to prove; an "indication" may be merely a symptom, that which points to, or give direction to the mind. 2 Show cause. See Rule, 2.