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Definition of admissibly
admissibly
/ædˈmɪs.ə.bli/
ad · mis · si · bly
Adjective:admissible
admissibly Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
• adverb
1
In an admissible manner; in a way that is acceptable, valid, or allowed to be considered, especially as evidence in a court of law.
Example
"The defense attorney argued that the forensic records had not been admissibly obtained under state law."
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Do not confuse 'admissibly' (in an acceptable or legally permissible manner) with 'admittedly' (by acknowledgment or confession).
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Admissibly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/admissibly