hearsay
/ˈhɪrseɪ/
noun
- Information that is heard from someone else rather than known directly; rumor or gossip.
- In court, hearsay is often not allowed as evidence because it cannot be tested.
- I wouldn't believe that story; it's just hearsay from an unreliable source.
- The journalist refused to publish hearsay without confirming the facts.
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