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hearsay

UK/'hiәsei/US
TOEFLGREC2

Definitions

n.

Unverified information heard from others; in law, second-hand evidence not admissible in court

传闻;道听途说;(法律)传闻证据

Root Breakdown

Native English
hearother
+
sayother
=hearsay

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The accusation was based on hearsay and had no concrete evidence.

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