Hearsay ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Hearsay ( noun )

1. Information or a rumor that is passed by word of mouth but has not been confirmed as true.
2. Information that is not based on personal knowledge or experience and is therefore not reliable or trustworthy.

Origin:

Middle english hersay, from old english hērsǣg, from hēar ("hear") + sǣg ("sayin.g")

Examples:

1. I wouldn"t believe that story if I were you; it"s just hearsay.
2. The testimony is inadmissible because it is hearsay.
3. It was just hearsay, so I couldn't be sure if it was true or not.
4. Hearsay is not admissible as evidence in court.
5. The information is based on hearsay and cannot be verified.

(As a verb)

Hearsay ( verb )

1. Information or a rumor that is passed by word of mouth but has not been confirmed as true.
2. Information that is not based on personal knowledge or experience and is therefore not reliable or trustworthy.

Origin:

Middle english hersay, from old english hērsǣg, from hēar ("hear") + sǣg ("sayin.g")

Examples:

1. I wouldn"t believe that story if I were you; it"s just hearsay.
2. The testimony is inadmissible because it is hearsay.
3. It was just hearsay, so I couldn't be sure if it was true or not.
4. Hearsay is not admissible as evidence in court.
5. The information is based on hearsay and cannot be verified.