Evidence

Dying Declaration

/ DY-ing dek-luh-RAY-shun /

Definition

A statement made under belief of impending death admissible as evidence.

Used in Context

“The victim\'s dying declaration identified the shooter to investigators.”

Etymology

◈ Old English: deagan, to die

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