hearsay in Dutch
hearsay in Dutch is gerucht, van horen zeggen, testimonium de auditu — hearsay means information passed along secondhand that hasn't been confirmed or verified.
hearsay in Dutch
gerucht
Information that was heard by one person about another that cannot be adequately substantiated.
van horen zeggen
Information that was heard by one person about another that cannot be adequately substantiated.
testimonium de auditu
(law) Evidence based on the reports of others, which is normally inadmissible because it was not made under oath, rather than on personal knowledge.
de-audituverklaring
(law) An out-of-court statement offered in court to prove the truth of the matter asserted (or the in-court testimony which recites such a statement), which is normally inadmissible (because it is not subject to cross-examination) unless it falls under one of a number of exceptions.
What does "hearsay" mean?
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noun Information passed along secondhand that hasn't been confirmed or verified.
"The rumor was just hearsay — nobody had actually seen it happen."
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noun In law, an out-of-court statement offered as evidence, generally not admissible because it cannot be cross-examined.
"The judge ruled the witness's statement inadmissible as hearsay."
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hearsay in a sentence
- The rumor was just hearsay — nobody had actually seen it happen.
- The judge ruled the witness's statement inadmissible as hearsay.
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What is "hearsay" in Dutch?
"hearsay" in Dutch is gerucht, van horen zeggen, testimonium de auditu. hearsay means: Information passed along secondhand that hasn't been confirmed or verified.
How do you use "hearsay" in a sentence?
Example: "The rumor was just hearsay — nobody had actually seen it happen." In Dutch, "hearsay" is gerucht, van horen zeggen, testimonium de auditu.
Are there other ways to say "hearsay" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "hearsay": gerucht, van horen zeggen, testimonium de auditu, de-audituverklaring.
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