hearsay
/ˈhɪɹˌseɪ/ nom C1En français : ouï-dire, on-dit, rumeur
- Information that was heard by one person about another that cannot be adequately substantiated. · based on hearsay· The story turned out to be nothing but hearsay.
- Evidence based on the reports of others, which is normally inadmissible because it was not made under oath, rather than on personal knowledge. · dismiss hearsay· The judge ruled the testimony as mere hearsay.
- An out-of-court statement offered in court to prove the truth of the matter asserted (or the in-court testimony which recites such a statement), which is normally inadmissible (because it is not subject to cross-examination) unless it falls under one of a number of exceptions.
Pluriel hearsays
Dans la bibliothèque
I did not condemn him through hearsay or doubtful evidence, and that is why I made no charge.
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