Legal Definitions - admissible

When something is described as admissible, it means it meets the necessary legal or procedural requirements to be allowed, accepted, or considered within a specific context. This often applies to evidence in court, but can also refer to documents, applications, or even individuals who meet the criteria for entry or consideration.

• Imagine a civil lawsuit where a plaintiff claims a defective product caused them harm. The plaintiff's lawyer wants to introduce a series of emails between the product manufacturer's engineers discussing known flaws in the product design. Before these emails can be shown to the jury, the judge must rule them admissible. This means the judge has determined that the emails are relevant to the case, are authentic, and do not violate any rules that would prevent their presentation in court.

• Consider a person applying for a specific professional license, such as a real estate broker's license. The licensing board has a set of criteria, including educational qualifications, a clean criminal record, and passing an examination. If the applicant fulfills all these requirements, their application is considered admissible, meaning they are eligible to receive the license.

• In an immigration case, an individual submits a petition for a specific visa category. The immigration service reviews the petition to ensure all required forms are correctly filled out, all necessary supporting documents are attached, and the filing fees have been paid. If the petition meets all these administrative and legal standards, it is deemed admissible for processing, allowing the case to move forward for further review.