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Hearsay
01
ouï-dire
(law) restatement of other people's words by a witness in a law court, which is not counted as evidence
Exemples
The judge ruled the testimony inadmissible because it was based on hearsay.
Le juge a jugé le témoignage irrecevable parce qu'il était basé sur des ouï-dire.
The attorney objected to the witness 's statement, arguing it was hearsay and not relevant to the case.
L'avocat a contesté la déclaration du témoin, affirmant qu'il s'agissait de ouï-dire et non pertinent pour l'affaire.
02
unverified talk or rumor circulated informally
Exemples
Most of the story was hearsay, not fact.
Hearsay about the company's plans caused panic.
hearsay
01
received from others rather than directly experienced or verified
Exemples
The report was based on hearsay accounts.
He cited hearsay sources in his argument.
Arbre Lexical
hearsay
hear
say
