Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hearsy
Noun
/ˈhɪr(seɪ)/
Definition
Hearsay refers to information received from others that one cannot adequately substantiate; it is often based on reports from people who do not have direct knowledge.
Examples
- The witness’s statement was ruled out as hearsay and not admissible in court.
- Much of the gossip surrounding the event was hearsay, lacking any factual basis.
Meaning
Statistics and legal contexts commonly use hearsay to describe inadmissible evidence or information relayed second-hand without original evidence.
Synonyms
- Rumor
- Gossip
- Report
- Secondhand information
