"best evidence rule" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} best evidence rule (uncountable)
  1. (law) A legal principle that holds an original copy of a document as superior evidence. Wikipedia link: best evidence rule Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-best_evidence_rule-en-noun-Czzg8gvz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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