单词 | foundation |
释义 | foun·da·tion n 1: a basis upon which something stands or is supported; specif: a witness's preliminary testimony given to identify or explain evidence being offered at trial and establish its connection to the issue for which it is offered the lack of any ~ for the orthopedic surgeon's familiarity with the...standard of care rendered the surgeon's opinion testimony inadmissible — National Law Journal ◇ Before evidence can be admitted at trial, the foundation for it must be laid by the party offering it. A foundation must also be laid for the qualification of a witness as an expert, or for the assertion of a privilege. 2 a: funds given for the permanent support of an institution: endowment b: an organization or institution established by endowment with provision for future maintenance foun·da·tion·al adj |
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