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admissible evidence

[/ədˈmɪsəbəl ˈɛvɪdəns/]
nounpl: admissible evidence (uncountable)
prova admissível
1. Evidence that is legally acceptable and can be presented in court during a trial or legal proceeding
The document was ruled admissible evidence by the judge.
O documento foi considerado prova admissível pelo juiz.
2. Evidence that meets the requirements of the rules of evidence and is relevant to the case
Only admissible evidence can be used to determine the verdict.
Apenas as provas admissíveis podem ser usadas para determinar a sentença.
Synonyms
acceptable evidencevalid evidencecompetent evidence
Antonyms
inadmissible evidenceexcluded evidencehearsay

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prova admissível
Most common usage in Brazilian legal contexts
São Paulo
prova admissível
Standard term used in São Paulo courts
Portugal
prova admissível
Standard term in Portuguese legal proceedings

Related Idioms & Phrases

rules of evidence
burden of proof
chain of custody
evidence excluded on technical grounds
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