The rule of evidence that requires that the contents of an available written document to be proven by introduction of the document itself is known as the:

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The best evidence rule states that the original document must be produced as evidence, rather than a copy or secondary source. This ensures that there is no possibility of alteration or manipulation of the evidence. The other options (authentication rule, "no substitute" principle of evidence, and secondary evidence rule) are not specific to the introduction of written documents as evidence.

The Rule of Evidence That Requires That the Contents of an Available