hearsay evidence
Use Hearsay evidence in a sentencehearsay evidence
noun Law.
testimony based on what a witness has heard from another person rather than on direct personal knowledge or experience.
Origin:
1745–55
1745–55
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| hearsay evidence | |
| —n | |
| law evidence based on what has been reported to a witness by others rather than what he has himself observed or experienced (not generally admissible as evidence) | |
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Hearsay evidence
is always a great word to know.
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| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
Example sentences
For good cause, the court may allow hearsay evidence.
Hearsay evidence is admissible in deportation proceedings unless its use is fundamentally unfair.
They allow the use of hearsay evidence, which similarly deprives the defendant of an opportunity to cross-examine his accuser.
Probable cause means substantial evidence, which can be based entirely or partly on hearsay evidence.
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