offer of proof

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An attorney's explanation to a judge during trial to show why a question which has been objected to as immaterial or irrelevant will lead to evidence of value to proving the case of the lawyer's client.

Word forms

offer of proof offers of proof
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