Meaning & use

Inadmissible

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Not accepted or allowed, especially describing evidence that cannot be considered in a court of law.

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The judge ruled the confession inadmissible because it was obtained without a lawyer present.

Hearsay is often inadmissible unless it falls under a recognized exception.

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'Inadmissable' is a common misspelling of 'inadmissible'; the correct word keeps the '-ible' ending found in 'admissible.'

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