out-of-court

adjective

1
: not made under oath or affirmation as part of a judicial proceeding (as a trial or deposition)
an out-of-court statement
2
: not made or done as part of a judicial proceeding
an out-of-court settlement

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“Out-of-court.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/out-of-court. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.

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