admissible

[ad-mis-uh-buhl]

adjective

1. that may be allowed or conceded; allowable.

   an admissible plan.

2. capable or worthy of being admitted.

   admissible evidence.

admissible

/ ədˈmɪsəbəl /

adjective

1. able or deserving to be considered or allowed

2. deserving to be admitted or allowed to enter

3. law (esp of evidence) capable of being or bound to be admitted in a court of law

Other Word Forms

• admissibility noun
• admissibleness noun
• admissibly adverb
• nonadmissibility noun
• nonadmissible adjective
• nonadmissibleness noun
• nonadmissibly adverb
• unadmissible adjective
• unadmissibleness noun
• unadmissibly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of admissible¹

1605–15; < Latin admiss- ( admission ) + -ible; or < French, formed from same elements

Example Sentences

Wiretaps and recorded conversations without the knowledge of the parties aren’t legally admissible in Colombian courts.

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He said he had reviewed his earlier decision that the statements of Soldier G and Soldier H were admissible in evidence and it stood.

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The trial judge is likely to decide at an early stage if they are admissible.

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Pre-trial hearings, which are standard before many trials, allow parties and judges to determine what evidence is admissible - or allowed to be presented to a jury.

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He suggested had it been understood at the time of Stewart's sentencing, the new evidence would have been admissible.

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Related Words

• allowed 
• justifiable 
• permissible 
• pertinent 
• relevant