Definition

The condition or quality of being not allowed or accepted, especially in a legal or formal context.

Example

The inadmissibility of the evidence led to the case being dismissed.

Conversation

Did you hear about the inadmissibility of that evidence in the trial?

Yeah, I read about it; it seems like a big deal.

It really is, it could change the whole outcome of the case.

Exactly! I wonder how they will handle the inadmissibility moving forward.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inadmissibility → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not), "admissible" (from Latin "admittere", meaning to allow to enter), and "-ity" (meaning the state or condition of). The word refers to the state of not being allowed to enter or accepted.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') allowing something to 'enter' ('admittere') — that's why inadmissibility means the state of not being accepted.

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