Heard
/ˈhɪərd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense and past participle of hear; to have been witness to or to have received oral communication in a legal proceeding.
The judge heard the witness's testimony yesterday.
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Commentary
Often used as the past tense of 'hear' in legal contexts, especially referring to court proceedings and testimony.
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