False Memory
/ˈfɔːls ˈmɛməri/
Definitions
- (n.) A recollection of an event or detail that is factually incorrect but believed to be true by the witness or party.
The defendant's testimony was challenged due to the presence of a false memory.
Forms
- false memory
- false memories
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Commentary
False memories are significant in legal contexts due to their potential impact on eyewitness testimony credibility and the reliability of witness accounts.
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