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has gloss	(noun) a rule of evidence requiring that to prove the content of a writing or recording or photograph the original is required best evidence rule
has gloss	eng: The best evidence rule is a common law rule of evidence which can be traced back at least as far as the 18th century. In Omychund v Barker (1745) 1 Atk, 21, 49; 26 ER 15, 33, Lord Harwicke stated that no evidence was admissible unless it was "the best that the nature of the case will allow". The general rule is that secondary evidence, such as a copy or facsimile, will be not admissible if an original document exists, and is not unavailable due to destruction or other circumstances indicating unavailability.
lexicalization	eng: best evidence rule
subclass of	(noun) (law) a rule of law whereby any alleged matter of fact that is submitted for investigation at a judicial trial is established or disproved rule of evidence

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