admissibility
[/ˌædmɪsəˈbɪləti/]
nounfeminine
admissibilidade
1. The quality or state of being acceptable, allowable, or worthy of consideration, particularly in legal contexts regarding evidence or testimony
The admissibility of the witness's testimony was questioned by the defense attorney.
A admissibilidade do depoimento da testemunha foi questionada pelo advogado de defesa.
2. The capacity or qualification to be admitted into a place, institution, or program
Her academic credentials ensured her admissibility to the graduate program.
Suas credenciais acadêmicas garantiram sua admissibilidade ao programa de pós-graduação.
3. In law, the acceptability of evidence or arguments presented in court proceedings
The judge ruled on the admissibility of the hearsay evidence.
O juiz decidiu sobre a admissibilidade da prova de ouvir dizer.
In Brazilian legal system, 'admissibilidade' is a crucial concept in both civil and criminal procedure. It reflects the influence of civil law traditions where procedural rules strictly govern what can be presented in court. In the USA, admissibility standards, particularly those governing evidence and expert testimony, are central to the adversarial legal system and heavily influenced by the Federal Rules of Evidence.
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