Meaning & use
hearsay
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Information heard from other people that cannot be substantiated and is not based on direct knowledge.
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The judge ruled that the witness's statement was inadmissible hearsay.
Don't spread rumors based on hearsay; check the facts first.
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In law, "hearsay evidence" is generally not admissible in court because it cannot be verified.
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