tõendusena

Tõendusena is an Estonian term meaning “as evidence” or “in evidence.” It is formed from the noun tõendus (evidence) with the translative suffix -ena to express the role or function of something. The phrase is used primarily in formal language—such as legal texts, court proceedings, and academic writing—to indicate that a document, data, or argument is presented to support a claim.

Usage: Tõendusena is typically placed after a verb that introduces the material as evidence, such as esitati (were presented), kasutati (were used), or viidati (were referred to). Examples: Pooled esitasid tõendusena tunnistusi ja dokumente. Uuringu tulemused käsitleti tõendusena hüpoteesi toetamiseks.

Relation to other terms: The base noun tõendus denotes the concept of evidence, while tõend refers to a specific piece of evidence or a proof. Tõendusena is a formal construct and is less common in casual speech. In legal and scholarly contexts, it helps to specify that certain materials are offered to substantiate a claim rather than just mentioned in support or discussion.