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ancient document

n. (context legal English) In the law of evidence, a document which is admissible as an exception to the hearsay rule, and which is considered self-authenticating, because it is older than a certain age (usually twenty years), in a condition that makes it free from suspicion concerning its authenticity, and was found in a place where such a writing was likely to be kept.

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Ancient document

An ancient document, in the law of evidence, refers to both a means of authentication for a piece of documentary evidence, and an exception to the hearsay rule.

Usage examples of "ancient document".

He sat at a table, and the light of his lamp fell on the copy of an ancient document.

Charlie spent the rest of the night fretting and checking locks, then double-checking them, then looking on the Internet for clues about the Underworlders, just in case someone posted a brand-new ancient document since he&rsquo.

He had no doubt he would find support among the Lords Holder, especially since he could use that Ancient document to justify the actions.

He would have accepted death if he had accomplished his aim, if he had been able to translate just one ancient document and know that his interpretation of it was accurate.

He is cautioned by an ancient document to ensure that a river keeps flowing around an abandoned tower, and gradually realizes that the tower, the house and a strange window of coloured glass are gateways to another dimension, in which fester indescribable monstrosities who lust to emerge into our world and cause chaos.

She found Myles of Olau in his chambers, translating some ancient document.

The result was that a delegation of Bingtown Traders set off for Jamaillia City, with our original charter, with the intent of demanding the Satrap live up to the ancient document.