indicium
/ɪnˈdɪsɪəm/Definitions
1. noun
a sign or indication, especially one that is obscure or unclear
“The faint scent of smoke was an indicium of the fire’s presence in the building.”
2. noun
a sign or symptom that is used as evidence in a legal or medical case
“The presence of blood was an indicium of foul play in the murder investigation.”