Tacit Admission
/ˈtæsɪt ədˈmɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) An implied acknowledgment of a fact or truth through silence or inaction rather than explicit statement, typically used as evidence of that fact in legal proceedings.
The defendant's failure to deny the accusation was considered a tacit admission of guilt.
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- tacit admissions
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Commentary
Tacit admission is crucial in evidentiary rules where silence or failure to respond can be interpreted as acceptance or acknowledgment, affecting burden of proof.
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