An oral or written statement made by an out-of-court declarant that is later offered in court by a witness (not the declarant) concerning a matter before the court is called:

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The statement qualifies as hearsay because it is made out of court by someone other than the witness offering it in court, and it is being offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted in the statement. Hearsay is generally inadmissible in court, but there are some exceptions to this rule.

An Oral or Written Statement Made by an Out-Of-Court Declarant