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Hearsay is defined as:

A Any oral testimony
B An out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted
C Expert opinion
D Physical evidence

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

FRE 801(c): Hearsay is a statement made outside of court that is offered at trial to prove the truth of what the statement asserts. Generally inadmissible with exceptions.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Hearsay is defined as:" is Option B: An out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted.

The other options — A) Any oral testimony, C) Expert opinion, D) Physical evidence — are incorrect for this BAR Exam Prep question. As explained above: FRE 801(c): Hearsay is a statement made outside of court that is offered at trial to prove the truth of what the statement asserts. Generally inadmissible with exceptions.

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