inadmissible

adjective

in·​ad·​mis·​si·​ble ˌi-nəd-ˈmi-sə-bəl How to pronounce inadmissible (audio)
: not admissible
inadmissible evidence
inadmissibility noun
inadmissibly adverb

Examples of inadmissible in a Sentence

The evidence was inadmissible in court.
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Mehta notes that a lawful permanent resident seeking readmission from a trip abroad who is placed in removal can assert the burden is on DHS to establish through clear and convincing evidence that the individual is inadmissible. Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 Joiner agreed that the video was inadmissible after determining there was nothing on it that would point to Duncan’s innocence. Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 11 Mar. 2025 It is intended to streamline the removal of individuals deemed inadmissible under specific grounds, primarily for lacking proper documentation or for using fraudulent means to enter the country. Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025 California’s highest court ruled that Chinese testimony against a white person was inadmissible. Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inadmissible

Word History

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inadmissible was in 1776

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“Inadmissible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inadmissible. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

inadmissible

adjective
in·​ad·​mis·​si·​ble ˌin-əd-ˈmis-ə-bəl How to pronounce inadmissible (audio)
: not admissible
inadmissible evidence
inadmissibility noun

Legal Definition

inadmissible

adjective
in·​ad·​mis·​si·​ble ˌin-əd-ˈmi-sə-bəl How to pronounce inadmissible (audio)
: not admissible
inadmissible evidence
inadmissible testimony
inadmissibility noun
inadmissibly adverb

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