admissibility
admissibility — noun
1. the legal question of whether a piece of information, a document, or an object c
the legal question of whether a piece of information, a document, or an object can be accepted and used as evidence in a court of law
The judge ruled on the admissibility of the security camera footage from the store.
collocation: admissibility of [evidence type]
Liam knew a confession signed under pressure would face serious questions of admissibility in court.
collocation: face questions of admissibility
Kofi's defence team prepared a strong argument for the admissibility of the DNA test results.
Mira's attorney submitted a written request about the admissibility of a missing witness statement.
- acceptability
broader term; used in everyday contexts, not only in court
- permissibility
more general; refers to whether rules allow something, not specific to law courts
- validity
focuses on legal soundness or correctness rather than whether something can be presented in court
- inadmissibility
the opposite legal status — when evidence is not allowed in court
文法句型
the admissibility of [evidence/document/statement]
[evidence]'s admissibility
用法筆記
Almost exclusively used in formal legal contexts about evidence. Frequently appears in set phrases such as 'admissibility of [evidence type]' or 'admissibility hearing.' The opposite is 'inadmissibility.'
常見錯誤
2. the quality of being suitable, acceptable, or officially allowed to enter a part
the quality of being suitable, acceptable, or officially allowed to enter a particular system, place, or process
Gita's application was rejected because an officer questioned the admissibility of her foreign qualifications.
collocation: admissibility of qualifications/documents
A letter from the hospital asked about the admissibility of Naoko's old medical records.
Rania checked the rules on the admissibility of photographs for the university art competition.
Iris asked about the admissibility of her high school diploma at a Canadian university.
- acceptability
more common in everyday use; describes whether something meets general standards rather than formal rules
- eligibility
used when a person meets criteria for a programme or benefit, not for objects or documents
- suitability
focuses on whether something is appropriate for a purpose rather than whether it is formally allowed
- inadmissibility
the state of not being allowed or accepted
文法句型
the admissibility of [documents/qualifications/items]
用法筆記
Used in formal or institutional settings such as schools, hospitals, and application processes. Unlike 'admission,' which describes the act of being let in, 'admissibility' describes whether entry is possible under the rules.