pièce de conviction
/piːˌɛs də kɒnˈvɪksjɒ̃/Now rare
noun
An object produced as evidence in a criminal case; an incriminating exhibit. Also figurative : the conclusive argument which decides a question.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Times. From French pièce de conviction from pièce + de + conviction.
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