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best evidence rule

/ˈbɛst ˈɛvɪdəns ruːl/

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/ˈbɛst ˈɛvɪdəns ruːl/C1formallegal
  • ruЮридический принцип, требующий представления в суде в качестве доказательства оригинала документа, фотографии или записи, а не копии, если только оригинал недоступен по уважительным причинам.

A legal principle requiring that the original version of a document, photograph, or recording be presented as evidence in court, rather than a copy, unless the original is unavailable for legitimate reasons.

  1. Legal principle for evidenceC2formal

    A rule of evidence requiring that the original document or recording be presented in court, rather than a copy, unless a valid exception applies.

    ruПринцип наилучшего доказательства

    • The judge applied the best evidence rule to exclude the photocopy.
    • Under the best evidence rule, the original contract must be submitted.
    • The attorney argued that the best evidence rule did not apply to digital files.