hear
say
Plural
hearsays
1
(law) restatement of other people's words by a witness in a law court, which is not counted as evidence
- 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.
- Hearsay evidence is generally not admissible in court unless it falls under certain exceptions.
- The prosecutor reminded the jury to disregard hearsay and focus on direct evidence.
- The defense attorney cross-examined the witness to challenge the credibility of their hearsay testimony.