A legal term meaning the destruction, concealment, or disposal of evidence to obstruct investigation or prosecution.
警察は証拠隠滅の疑いでその会社の関係者を事情聴取した。
The police questioned company personnel on suspicion of destroying or concealing evidence.
検察は被告が証拠隠滅を図ったとする新たな証言を発表した。
The prosecution released new testimony alleging the defendant attempted to conceal evidence.
証拠隠滅は刑事責任を重くする要素となることが多い。
Destroying or concealing evidence often aggravates criminal liability.