All 11 Uses
testimony
in
Inherit the Wind
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- Hearsay testimony is not admissible.†
Scene 2.2testimony = something that serves as evidence -- especially a statement at a trial or hearing
- BRADY I wish to inquire what possible relevance the testimony of a Zoo-ology professor can have in this trial.†
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- Any testimony relating to his alleged infringement of the law must be admitted!†
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- Would you rule out testimony that the so-called murder weapon was incapable of firing a bullet?†
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- BRADY I hold that the very law we are here to enforce excludes such testimony!†
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- Their testimony is basic to the defense of my client.
Scene 2.2 *testimony = statements that serves as evidence
- DRUMMOND (Scowling) In other words, the court rules out any expert testimony on Charles Darwin's Origin of Species or Descent of Man?†
Scene 2.2testimony = something that serves as evidence -- especially a statement at a trial or hearing
- DRUMMOND (There's the glint of an idea in his eye) Would the court admit expert testimony regarding a book known as the Holy Bible?†
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- Now the "gentleman from Chicago" is using this opportunity to read into the record scientific testimony which you, Your Honor, have previously ruled is irrelevant.†
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- You managed to sneak in some of that scientific testimony after all.†
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- (Beginning to chant) Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, First Samuel, Second Samuel, First Kings, Second Kings— DRUMMOND Your Honor, this completes the testimony†
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Definitions:
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(1)
(testimony) something that serves as evidence -- especially a statement at a trial or hearing
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)