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hearsay

Pronunciation: /ˈhɪəseɪ/
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Definition of hearsay

noun

[mass noun]
  • information received from other people which cannot be substantiated; rumour:according to hearsay, Bez had managed to break his arm
  • Law the report of another person’s words by a witness, which is usually disallowed as evidence in a court of law: [as modifier]:hearsay evidence

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