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prior inconsistent statement

prior inconsistent statement definition - legal

n

A witnessÂ’s statement made out of court that differs from his or her testimony in court. Even though the prior statement may have been hearsay, it may be used for purposes of impeaching the witness.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
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