adj. Evidence. Having existed for a long time without interruption, usu. at least 20 to 30 years [ancient deed] [ancient map]. • 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). • 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, n. A senior
ancient a. 古代的；古老的 在一般意义上指已存在很长时间，尤指公元476年西罗马帝国灭亡以前；但在法律中，该词并不局限于通常所认为的古老的含义，如在20年前所作出的判决即可称其为「ancient」。