Irrelevant Evidence
/ɪˈrɛlɪvənt ˈɛvɪdəns/
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- (n.) Evidence that has no logical connection to a fact of consequence in a legal case and is therefore inadmissible.
The judge excluded the irrelevant evidence from the trial to avoid confusing the jury.
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Irrelevant evidence is typically excluded to ensure that only facts pertinent to the case influence the judgment; legal definitions emphasize its lack of probative value.
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