WordValeinadmissible
not allowed to be used as evidence in court
In more detail
1. (adjective) not allowed to be used as evidence in a court of law
2. (adjective) not acceptable or not allowed in a particular situation
Examples
- 1. The judge ruled that the witness's testimony was inadmissible because it was obtained illegally.
- 2. His behavior is inadmissible in a professional workplace.
How to use inadmissible
Inadmissible is primarily a legal term used to describe evidence that cannot be presented or considered in court proceedings, though it can also apply more broadly to any situation where something is not permitted or acceptable. It is more formal and precise than 'unacceptable' and carries the weight of official ruling or established rules. The term emphasizes that something violates specific criteria or regulations rather than merely being unsuitable.
Common phrases
- inadmissible evidence
- inadmissible in court
- render inadmissible
- inadmissible conduct
- inadmissible under the rules
Synonyms
inadmissible evidence · impermissible · unacceptable · not allowed · excluded
Opposites
admissible · acceptable · allowable
Word family
admissible · inadmissibility · admit · admission
A common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse 'inadmissible' with 'inadvertent' (unintentional); they are distinct words with completely different meanings.
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