Definition & Meaning of "hearsay"

Hearsay

(law) restatement of other people's words by a witness in a law court, which is not counted as evidence

information that is heard from someone else, rather than being firsthand knowledge

hearsay

heard through another rather than directly

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hearsay

Example

The judge ruled the testimony inadmissible because it was based on hearsay.

The attorney objected to the witness's statement, arguing it was hearsay and not relevant to the case.

His decision was based on factual evidence rather than speculation or hearsay.

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