Define hearsay and its general admissibility in court.

• A. Hearsay is a direct statement by a witness; always admissible.
• B. Hearsay is any evidence presented by a layperson; never admissible.
• C. Hearsay is a type of physical evidence; admissible if authenticated.
• D. Hearsay is an out-of-court statement offered for truth; generally inadmissible unless an exception applies.

Answer: (D)