inadmissible

[ in-uhd-mis-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. not admissible; not allowable:

   Such evidence would be inadmissible in any court.

inadmissible

/ ˌɪnədˈmɪsəbəl /

adjective

1. not admissible or allowable

Derived Forms

• ˌinadˈmissibly, adverb
• ˌinadˌmissiˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• inad·missi·bili·ty noun
• inad·missi·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of inadmissible¹

First recorded in 1770–80; in- ³ + admissible

Example Sentences

The Heritage Foundation's lawsuit argued that US law "generally renders such a person inadmissible for entry" to the country.

From BBC

In court earlier that day, Trump attorney John Sauer argued that the allegations should be inadmissible since the incident occurred under "territorial or maritime jurisdiction," according to Business Insider.

From Salon

On Friday, Trump's lawyers sought to appeal the judgement in the first case, arguing before the court that the allegations were "implausible" and that the evidence was "inflammatory" and "inadmissible".

From BBC

But the court authorised the use of Wave Sciences’ algorithm, meaning that the audio went from being inadmissible to a pivotal piece of evidence.

From BBC

Janice said her sister knew that hypnotically induced testimony was inadmissible by law.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• immaterial
• improper
• inappropriate
• irrelevant
• objectionable
• unacceptable
• undesirable
• unreasonable