Out-of-court statements offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted is called _____,

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Hearsay evidence refers to statements made out-of-court and offered in court to prove the truth of the matter asserted in the statement. Depositions and testimony can also be used as evidence in court, but they are not specifically related to out-of-court statements. Electronic communications could be hearsay evidence if they contain a statement offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted.

Out-Of-Court Statements Offered to Prove the Truth of the Matter