Inadmissible: meaning, definitions and examples

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inadmissible

 

[ ˌɪnədˈmɪsəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

legal context

Inadmissible refers to something that is not allowed to be accepted or considered, especially in a legal setting. This term is often used in trial situations where certain evidence is ruled out due to its nature or the way it was obtained.

Synonyms

disallowed, excluded, forbidden, unacceptable

Examples of usage

  • The court ruled that the evidence was inadmissible.
  • Her testimony was deemed inadmissible by the judge.
  • Inadmissible evidence can undermine a case.
Context #2 | Adjective

general use

Inadmissible can also refer to anything that is not permitted or allowable in any context, highlighting restrictions or limitations.

Synonyms

impermissible, not valid, prohibited

Examples of usage

  • The application was returned as it contained inadmissible information.
  • Inadmissible behavior may result in expulsion.
  • The document had several inadmissible entries.

Translations

Translations of the word "inadmissible" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inadmissível

🇮🇳 अस्वीकृत

🇩🇪 unzulässig

🇮🇩 tidak dapat diterima

🇺🇦 недопустимий

🇵🇱 niedopuszczalny

🇯🇵 不適格な

🇫🇷 inadmissible

🇪🇸 inadmisible

🇹🇷 kabul edilemez

🇰🇷 허용되지 않는

🇸🇦 غير مقبول

🇨🇿 nepřijatelné

🇸🇰 neprijateľné

🇨🇳 不可接受的

🇸🇮 neprihajajoče

🇮🇸 óásættanlegt

🇰🇿 қабылданбайтын

🇬🇪 არასაკმარისი

🇦🇿 qəbul edilməz

🇲🇽 inadmisible

Etymology

The term 'inadmissible' has its roots in legal terminology and is derived from the Latin word 'admittere,' which means 'to admit.' In its Latin form, 'in-' is a prefix meaning 'not,' indicating something that is not allowed to be accepted. The evolution of this term reflects the growing complexities of legal discourse, evolving particularly during the development of common law in the 14th century. By the time it was incorporated into the English language, 'inadmissible' had taken on a more specific meaning that pertains to laws of evidence, indicating that certain pieces of evidence cannot be used in a court of law. Over the years, it has expanded to various contexts indicating anything that cannot be accepted or permitted.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,994, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.