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hearsay, n 1. the testimony given by a witness who relates not what is known personally but what others have stated. n 2. the evidence that does not derive its value solely from the credit of the witness, but rests mainly on the veracity and competency of other persons and is admitted in court only in specified cases, from necessity. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| In a significant admission against interest, Macedo stated that his
reason for being implanted was because of "widespread
corruption" in his own government, which is "considered to be
a major factor in the authorities' lack of success in tackling the
kidnap problem.
Furthermore, despite IRS statements that disclosure of a transaction
would not affect the merits of a transaction, many taxpayers and
practitioners feared that failure to avail oneself of this exception
could be viewed as an admission against interest on the merits. " This was a significant admission against interest on the
part of Stepashin, who "played a central role in organizing the
military build-up before the invasion," noted the British paper. |
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