Admissibility
/əˌd˪mɪsəˈbɪlɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or state of being accepted as valid evidence in a court of law.
The judge ruled on the admissibility of the new evidence before the trial proceeded.
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Commentary
Admissibility often depends on rules of evidence and jurisdiction; clarity in its application avoids procedural disputes.
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