Third-person singular simple present indicative form of turn king's evidence

present participle of turn queen's evidence

simple past tense and past participle of turn queen's evidence

(Britain, law) Alternative form of turn queen's evidence used when the British monarch is male.

(Britain, law) Of a person accused of a crime, to give evidence against one's accomplices in the hope of receiving a lighter punishment. Used when the British monarch is female; see also turn king's evidence.

In a self-evident manner

Obviously true, and requiring no proof, argument or explanation.

Such that it is obvious if any tampering has occurred.

The condition, fact, or quality of being self-evident.

Outlandish and unbelievable claims must be followed by exceptional evidence to be considered acceptable in rational discourse.