Admitted
/ədˈmɪtɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Formally accepted as valid or allowed, especially evidence or proof in court.
The judge allowed the document as admitted evidence.
- (v. (past)) Past tense of admit: to concede or accept the truth or existence of something, often in legal context.
The defendant admitted the charges in court.
Forms
- admit
- admits
- admitting
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'admitted' often refers to evidence being accepted by a court; as a past tense verb, it indicates acknowledgment or concession in proceedings.
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