• Ancient items are usu. presumed to be valid even if proof of validity cannot be made Fed. R. Evid. 901(b)(8). [Cases: Evidence 372. C.J.S. Evidence §§ 1010–1012, 1014–1015.]
ancient
adj. Evidence. Having existed for a long time without interruption, usu. at least 20 to 30 years [ancient deed] [ancient map].