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Hearsay

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Translation of "hearsay" into Russian

hearsay
Noun
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hearsay
hearsays pl
The decision was based on hearsay rather than concrete evidence.
Решение было основано на слухах, а не на конкретных доказательствах.
Additional translations

Definitions

hearsay
Noun
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Information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor.
The court dismissed the evidence as hearsay, as it was based on second-hand information.
The report of another person's words by a witness, usually disallowed as evidence in a court of law.
The lawyer objected to the testimony, arguing that it was hearsay and not admissible in court.
hearsay
Adjective
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Based on, relating to, or consisting of information obtained from others rather than from direct evidence; second-hand.
The committee dismissed the report as hearsay allegations.

Idioms and phrases

hearsay rule
The hearsay rule often restricts what can be presented in court.
правило слухов
Правило слухов часто ограничивает то, что можно представить в суде.