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Hearsay
Hearsay meaning
Information that was heard by one person about another that cannot be adequately substantiated. | Evidence based on the reports of others, which is normally inadmissible because it was not made under oath, rather than on personal knowledge. | 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.
Example sentences (20)
The out-of-court (or out-of-forum) statements introduced in the testimony before the committee on Wednesday contained hearsay within hearsay — double and triple hearsay, if not more.
Hearsay evidential, -sh(i) Aside from being used to express hearsay and revelation, this affix also has other uses.
After his release, there was only hearsay about his antiquity-smuggling activities in the country.
As a tech expert, I cannot base my assertion on hearsay.
A spokesperson for ITV said on Saturday that the broadcaster was “not provided with, and did not find, any evidence of a relationship beyond hearsay and rumour” when it looked into the matter in 2020.
Buzbee objected more than once, saying any response was hearsay.
However, McDermott, 56, finally dispelled the hearsay in November 2022 when he that he and Spelling were happy.
However, said the probe found no evidence "beyond hearsay and rumour".
I did hear from a colleague of mine that he had said, and this is hearsay, that they were going to produce in Vietnam.
Patrick Speight was a ‘cub’ of some 12 years of age at the time, so he must be relying on hearsay, news reports and ecumenical propaganda for his information.
She said: “I nearly heard that it was going to be a Wetherspoon but there's been so much hearsay.
The allegations about the officer taking magic mushrooms on holiday in France and LSD at a party were “hearsay” allegations made by Hugo Pereria – who lived with the complainant Sheila Gomes and Mr Bennett in late 2019.
This document is a hearsay piece of evidence, qua the Appellant, the high court noted, adding that the identity of the said ‘Gautam’ is yet to be established by NIA beyond reasonable doubt.
With no concrete evidence, the prosecution and defence agreed this was hearsay and should not be put before the jury.
In Trump’s defense, this was hearsay from one of his main opponents in the leftwing media, but if true, it showed that Trump had blatant disregard for the “” theory of nuclear weapons strategy.
I pity these Filipinos who are also only ordinary staff for they are being dragged into these baseless accusations and hearsay,” he said in Filipino.
Lil Kim attends the Christian Siriano SS25 afterparty at Hearsay on September 6, 2024 in New York City.
Moreover, the appeal describes Trevor Boelter’s witness testimony as “improper opinion testimony” with the recitation of hearsay.
Ms. Short, please ensure factual accuracy and refrain from spreading hearsay and misinformation.
The 36-year-old who found fame on The Only Way Is Essex, has also been romantically linked to Love Island star Maura Higgins, and said he is “used to” battling hearsay about his love life.