Definition

The condition of being accepted or allowed, especially in a legal context.

Example

The admissibility of the evidence was challenged in court.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new rules for the competition?

Yeah, I read something about the admissibility of certain entries.

Right! I wonder how they determine what is acceptable.

I think they have specific criteria to decide on the admissibility of each submission.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Admissibility → It is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "mittere" (meaning to send) combined with the suffix "-ibility" (indicating the quality of being). The word "admissibility" refers to the quality of being able to be sent in or accepted, particularly in legal contexts.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sending in' ('ad-' means to, and 'mittere' means to send) something for acceptance, which helps you remember that 'admissibility' is about the quality of being accepted.

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