An action by a prosecutor when that person comments about or mentions information that is otherwise inadmissible in court.

Such remarks are usually made in front of a jury for their emotional and persuasive effects, which are otherwise barred because of the inadmissibility of such so called evidence.

In the course of presenting evidence in court, this edict states that if factual information or tangible documents are offered as proof, the original information or documents are preferred; if such original information or documents are unavailable, then a reasonable facsimile is the next most preferred item; such as, a photocopy of an unavailable automobile title would be the best evidence, in the event that the original automobile title was destroyed or is missing.