declaration against interest
- A statement made by a nonparticipating witness that contradicts their personal interest, used as evidence when the witness isn't able to testify in court
- The defendant was nervous since his accomplice's declaration against interest created a strong case for the prosecution.
- The declaration against interest made by the previous owner called into question the property's boundaries.
- Their case relied heavily on the declaration against interest recorded during the initial investigation.
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