Definitions
- Used in legal contexts to describe evidence that is allowed to be presented in court. - Referring to something that is acceptable or valid according to a set of rules or standards. - Talking about something that is allowed or permitted based on certain criteria or conditions.
- Referring to something that is permitted or authorized according to a set of rules or regulations. - Talking about something that is acceptable or valid based on certain criteria or conditions. - Describing something that is within the limits or boundaries of what is allowed or permissible.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is permitted or acceptable according to a set of rules or standards.
- 2Both words are used to indicate that something is within the limits or boundaries of what is allowed or permissible.
- 3Both words can be used in legal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Admissible is more commonly used in legal contexts, while allowable is more commonly used in general contexts.
- 2Focus: Admissible emphasizes whether something is allowed to be presented or considered, while allowable emphasizes whether something is within the limits or boundaries of what is allowed.
- 3Connotation: Admissible can have a more formal or technical connotation, while allowable can have a more everyday or practical connotation.
Remember this!
Admissible and allowable are synonyms that describe something that is permitted or acceptable according to a set of rules or standards. However, admissible is more commonly used in legal contexts and emphasizes whether something is allowed to be presented or considered, while allowable is more commonly used in general contexts and emphasizes whether something is within the limits or boundaries of what is allowed.
