Inadmissible
/ˌɪnədˈmɪsəbl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Not allowed to be introduced as evidence or considered in a legal proceeding.
The court ruled the confession inadmissible due to coercion.
- (adj.) Not acceptable or valid in a given context or forum.
Her appeal was deemed inadmissible because it was filed late.
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Commentary
Inadmissible evidence is often excluded to ensure fairness; when drafting, specify grounds for inadmissibility clearly.
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