Admission
/ədˈmɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The acknowledgment or confession of a fact, often used as evidence against oneself in legal proceedings.
The defendant's admission of guilt was crucial to the case.
- (n.) The process or act of being allowed entry or access, especially into a court, institution, or premises.
Admission to the court was granted only to authorized personnel.
- (n.) The act of accepting or allowing evidence to be included in a trial or legal proceeding.
The judge ruled on the admission of the disputed document.
Forms
- admissions
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Commentary
In legal drafting, distinguish admission as a statement of fact from admission as permission or entry to avoid ambiguity.
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