as in allowable
that may be permitted
using direct quotations without naming your source is not admissible
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Recent Examples of admissible
Defense lawyers, however, may still get to argue during the trial why certain evidence is admissible.
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Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 19 Oct. 2024
The judge ultimately rules that the DNA evidence is admissible — to which Laura’s lawyer, Rita Calhoun, strenuously objects — but also that Benson can testify to how Laura’s trauma might have affected her actions.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 10 Oct. 2024
In August 1990, a judge ruled that the tapes were admissible evidence because Oziel stated that Lyle had threatened him and broke doctor-patient confidentiality privileges by doing so.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2024
All About Lyle and Erik Menendez's Wives Prosecutors and the Menendez brothers' defense team fought over whether the tapes would be admissible in court for more than two years until the California Supreme Court ruled in 1992 that the majority of the recordings could be submitted as evidence.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
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Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 19 Oct. 2024
The judge ultimately rules that the DNA evidence is admissible — to which Laura’s lawyer, Rita Calhoun, strenuously objects — but also that Benson can testify to how Laura’s trauma might have affected her actions.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 10 Oct. 2024
In August 1990, a judge ruled that the tapes were admissible evidence because Oziel stated that Lyle had threatened him and broke doctor-patient confidentiality privileges by doing so.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2024
All About Lyle and Erik Menendez's Wives Prosecutors and the Menendez brothers' defense team fought over whether the tapes would be admissible in court for more than two years until the California Supreme Court ruled in 1992 that the majority of the recordings could be submitted as evidence.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admissible
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And despite 30 years of governing regulations and bipartisan guidance provided to borrowers, the appeals court could rule that loan forgiveness under these plans is not allowable.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians has been telling customers that its practices are allowable, but that stance has become harder to maintain.Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 6 Dec. 2024
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How have killing, destruction, and martyrdom become almost acceptable?Ben Croll, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
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Plan for what to say and do if boundaries are violated Speaking of boundaries, Goldberg suggests setting up some parameters in your mind beforehand of what is acceptable and unacceptable behavior.Wendy Wisner, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024
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From 1975 through 1985, a period in which the water at the base was known to be contaminated with volatile organic compounds, tests showed that TCE levels in the water were 70-fold higher than the permissible amount, a study found.Jen Christensen, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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As a strict matter of law, Penny’s actions were permissible under the doctrine of justification, which recognizes that people under a threat of force have the right to defend themselves and others.The Editors, National Review, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Admissible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admissible. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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