Admissibility

/ˌædmɪsəˈbɪləti/ noun

Definition

The quality of being allowed or acceptable, especially in legal or formal contexts.

Etymology

From Latin 'admittere' (ad- 'to' + mittere 'to send'). The suffix '-ibility' makes it a noun meaning the capacity or quality of being admissible in courts or discussions.

Kelly Says

Judges spend hours arguing about 'admissibility' of evidence—basically deciding what information is fair game before a jury even hears it. A confession obtained illegally might be completely true but completely inadmissible!

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