Expert Testimony

/ˈɛkspɜrt ˈtɛstəˌmoʊni/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Evidence given in court by a person qualified as an expert, offering specialized knowledge to aid the trier of fact.
    The expert testimony clarified the technical aspects of the patent dispute.

Commentary

Expert testimony must meet standards of relevance and reliability to be admissible in court.

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