Admits
/ədˈmɪts/
Definitions
- (v.) To concede the truth or existence of a fact in a legal proceeding, often to avoid dispute.
The defendant admits the allegations in the complaint.
Forms
- admit
- admitted
- admitting
Related terms
Commentary
Typically used in pleadings and testimony, 'admits' clarifies which facts are accepted as true without contest, streamlining judicial process.
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