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Simple English definitions for legal terms

evasive answer

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A quick definition of evasive answer:

An evasive answer is a response to a question that does not directly say yes or no. It is like trying to avoid answering the question. This is not a good thing to do, especially in a court case or when someone is trying to get information from you. It can be considered a failure to answer and can get you in trouble.

A more thorough explanation:

An evasive answer is a response to a question that does not directly admit or deny the question. This type of answer is often given by witnesses or defendants in legal cases.

  • During a trial, a witness is asked if they saw the defendant commit the crime. Instead of answering yes or no, the witness gives a vague response that avoids the question.
  • In a deposition, a defendant is asked about their involvement in a business deal. The defendant gives a long-winded answer that does not directly address the question.

These examples illustrate how an evasive answer can be frustrating for those seeking information. It can also be seen as a failure to answer, which can have consequences in legal proceedings.

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[] baddestbunny
15:53
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your going to law school and NOT going to hys lmaoooooo see you under a bridge one day buddy
imagine going to the worst ivy
did your contacts class teach you any bridge troll riddles?
JumpySubsequentDolphin
15:54
I’m pretty sure i know a few people that would unironically agree
no but i can tell you about independent and dependent conditions
15:55
under the bridge there be trolls
this guy at my school couldnt break into 160s after two months of studying so he decided to got to the police academy instead
[] baddestbunny
15:55
imagining a type of guy who thinks there's a really prestigious law school called Hys
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Dk
go kys not hys
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not hys? kys!
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[] baddestbunny
15:57
super excited to announce that I've finally committed to kys
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[] baddestbunny
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[] baddestbunny
15:57
they got me on the phones
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you became a slave so others could live free
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not so limp anymore are we
[] baddestbunny
15:58
nah they got all my friends on the phones too
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15:59
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[] baddestbunny
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Dkk
16:00
I will apply to Yale if it helps the cause.
damn that is a lot of hours
do you get off at 7pm?
Dkk
16:01
@TheAdoptedOne: he gave up too easily.
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