inadmissibility
|in-ad-mis-si-bil-i-ty|
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/ˌɪnədˌmɪsəˈbɪləti/
(inadmissible)
not allowable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inadmissibility' originates from the Latin word 'admissibilis,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'mittere' meant 'to send.'
Historical Evolution
'admissibilis' transformed into the French word 'admissible,' and eventually became the modern English word 'admissible,' with 'inadmissibility' forming as a noun.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'capable of being admitted,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not capable of being admitted or accepted.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being inadmissible, especially in a legal context.
The court ruled on the inadmissibility of the evidence.
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Last updated: 2025/04/19 23:41