Hearsay vs. Heresy

Hearsay vs. Heresy — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Hearsay and Heresy

Hearsaynoun

Information that was heard by one person about another that cannot be adequately substantiated.

Heresynoun

(religion) A doctrine held by a member of a religion at variance with established religious beliefs, especially dissension from Roman Catholic dogma.

Hearsaynoun

(law) Evidence based on the reports of others, which is normally inadmissible because it was not made under oath, rather than on personal knowledge.

Heresynoun

A controversial or unorthodox opinion held by a member of a group, as in politics, philosophy or science.

Hearsaynoun

(law) An out-of-court statement offered in court for the truth of the matter asserted, which is normally inadmissible because it is not subject to cross-examination unless the hearsay statement falls under one of a number of exceptions.

Heresynoun

any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position

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Hearsayadjective

that is related to, contains, or tells hearsay

The testimony of this hearsay witness is not an evidence.

Heresynoun

a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion

Hearsaynoun

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

Hearsayadjective

heard through another rather than directly;

hearsay information