admissible

[ad-mis-uh-buhl] / ædˈmɪs ə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

able or deserving of consideration; allowable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allowed justifiable permissible pertinent relevant

WEAK

acceptable applicable appropriate concedable fair fitting just lawful legal legitimate licit likely logical not impossible not unlikely okay passable permitted possible probable proper rational reasonable right suitable tolerable tolerated warranted worthy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inappropriate irrelevant unsuitable

WEAK

illegitimate inadmissible inapplicable unfair unjust wrong

Example Sentences

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In a statement, Assistant District Attorney Kim D’Avignon blamed her office’s failure to secure an indictment on a lack of admissible evidence that would have proven the case beyond a reasonable doubt.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

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.

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2025

Only supported facts of evidence are allowed in a courtroom; demagoguery and assertions of opinion unsupported by admissible evidence are not allowed.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2025

“If it were admissible to contradict a lady,” said the gallant Mr. Elton—

From "Emma" by Jane Austen

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