👉 Hearsay is a statement or piece of evidence that is not prepared by the person who made it and cannot be independently verified. This type of evidence can include anything from personal observations, conversations with others, or even words spoken in public places without any witness present. In legal terms, hearsay is considered unreliable as it cannot be used to prove a fact beyond a reasonable doubt due to its subjective nature and lack of objective verification. It is often characterized by the term "admissible" meaning that