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Hearsay
01
(law) restatement of other people's words by a witness in a law court, which is not counted as evidence
Examples
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.
02
unverified talk or rumor circulated informally
Examples
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
Examples
The report was based on hearsay accounts.
He cited hearsay sources in his argument.
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