best evidence rule

English - English

Definition of best evidence rule in English English dictionary

rule that states that the original item must be presented as evidence whenever possible and that copies are only acceptable when the original is not available (Law)

a rule of evidence requiring that to prove the content of a writing or recording or photograph the original is required

Hyphenation

best e·vi·dence rule

Turkish pronunciation

best evıdıns rul

Pronunciation

/ˈbest ˈevədəns ˈro͞ol/ /ˈbɛst ˈɛvədəns ˈruːl/