/ˈsteɪtməntˈ/ – noun
Definition: 1. lời tuyên bố, sự khẳng định, việc trình bày;
2. lời khai, việc cung cấp lời khai;
3. nguyên cớ của các phán quyết;
4. bản báo cáo, bản quyết toán, bản cân đối;
5. bản kê khai, bản thanh toán, bản dự toán.
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, a statement refers to a formal declaration or assertion made by a person in a legal proceeding or document, which may be used as evidence in a court of law. It can include written or verbal statements made under oath, such as testimony given by a witness or a written declaration signed by a party to a legal matter. Statements are often subject to rules of evidence and must be truthful and accurate to be admissible in court.
Example: The witness provided a detailed statement to the police regarding the events that occurred on the night of the incident.