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inadmissibility

/ˌɪn.ədˌmɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
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Adverb:inadmissibly
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Plural:inadmissibilities
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Adjective:inadmissible
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inadmissibility Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or quality of not being accepted, allowed, or considered valid, especially regarding evidence or legal arguments in a court of law.

Example

"The defense attorney argued for the inadmissibility of the unconstitutionally obtained confession."

2

In immigration law, the legal status of a foreign national who is barred or disqualified from entering or remaining in a country.

Example

"A prior felony conviction is a common ground of inadmissibility for visa applicants."

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• Rhymes for inadmissibility

• Nearby Words

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inadequately
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inadvertence
inadvertency

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'inadmissible' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ity', or borrowed from French 'inadmissibilité', ultimately tracing back to Latin 'in-' (not) and 'admittere' (to let in or allow).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inadmissibility. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inadmissibility
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