best evidence rule

noun

A legal principle that holds an original copy of a document to be superior evidence.

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Meanings

nounbest evidence rule (plural best evidence rules)

plural best evidence rules

  1. lawA legal principle that holds an original copy of a document to be superior evidence.
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