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
The core paradox remains: if the U.S. is genuinely safe, then those fleeing Trump-era deportations should not be admissible to Canada.
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Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney challenged Adams' qualifications, claiming that his testimony has not been admissible in about 30 court cases.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
The line led to an immediate objection by defense attorney Robert Alessi and became the last bit of testimony for the day — Judge Beverly J. Cannone dismissed the jury so that Alessi and Brennan could argue whether the line was admissible.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 27 May 2025
In recent weeks, prosecutors and the defense have argued over what should be admissible at the trial, including 911 calls and text messages shared by two housemates who were home at the time of the killings but were physically unharmed.
—Shane Bishop, NBC news, 8 May 2025
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Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney challenged Adams' qualifications, claiming that his testimony has not been admissible in about 30 court cases.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
The line led to an immediate objection by defense attorney Robert Alessi and became the last bit of testimony for the day — Judge Beverly J. Cannone dismissed the jury so that Alessi and Brennan could argue whether the line was admissible.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 27 May 2025
In recent weeks, prosecutors and the defense have argued over what should be admissible at the trial, including 911 calls and text messages shared by two housemates who were home at the time of the killings but were physically unharmed.
—Shane Bishop, NBC news, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admissible
Adjective
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Due to the revenue brought in by the NBA’s recent package of media rights deals, the salary cap will continue to rise at or close to the maximum allowable increase of 10% per year.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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But Lamont could have used his declaration to also increase allowable spending in each of the next two fiscal years to grow by the same $284 million, plus roughly another 5% or $14 million.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Perhaps whatever was negotiated and making budget projections acceptable.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Although it’s popularly practiced by many women, Joey Fatone and Jax Taylor are among the famous men who have proudly spoken about receiving plastic surgery to destigmatize the notion that such operations are acceptable for people of certain genders.—
Maria Yagoda,
People.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Over time, these codes have shaped the visual language of Iranian films, determining to a significant extent what is permissible on screen, and what must be erased, hidden, or replaced.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
8 July 2025
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As dean, Cardinal Lawrence makes decisions that would not be permissible in a real-life conclave.—
Loreben Tuquero,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Admissible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admissible. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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