Testimonial Reliability
/ˌtɛstəˈmoʊniəl rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The degree to which a witness's statement or evidence is credible and trustworthy in legal proceedings.
The judge evaluated the testimonial reliability before admitting the witness's statement as evidence.
Forms
- testimonial reliability
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Commentary
Testimonial reliability is key in assessing whether witness statements meet evidentiary standards; lawyers often examine factors like consistency and corroboration to establish this.
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