traditionary evidence

traditionary evidence definition - legal

n

Statements of fact based on longstanding tradition and reputation derived from a deceased person. It may be used to prove ancient boundaries, ancestry, or similar facts, especially when there are no living witnesses to testify to something.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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