Oral Evidence
/ˈɔːrəl ˈɛvɪdəns/
Definitions
- (n.) Testimony given verbally by a witness during a legal proceeding, as opposed to written or documentary evidence.
The court relied heavily on the oral evidence provided by the eyewitness.
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Oral evidence is distinguished from written or physical evidence and is subject to rules on admissibility and credibility in court.
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