Definitions
- Used in legal contexts to describe evidence that is allowed or accepted in a court of law. - Referring to something that is acceptable or valid in a particular situation or context. - Talking about something that is allowed or permitted according to rules or regulations.
- Talking about something that is allowed or permitted according to rules or laws. - Describing actions or behavior that are acceptable or within the bounds of what is considered appropriate. - Referring to something that is legally or morally acceptable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is allowed or acceptable.
- 2Both words are used to indicate that something is within the bounds of what is considered appropriate or legal.
- 3Both words can be used in formal contexts, such as legal or professional settings.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Admissible is typically used in legal contexts, while permissible is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Admissible has a more formal and technical connotation, while permissible is more general and can be used in a wider range of contexts.
- 3Focus: Admissible focuses on whether something is allowed or accepted according to specific rules or regulations, while permissible focuses on whether something is considered acceptable or appropriate in a given situation.
- 4Legal vs. Moral: Admissible is often used in legal contexts, while permissible can also refer to moral acceptability.
Remember this!
Admissible and permissible are synonyms that both describe something that is allowed or acceptable. However, admissible is typically used in legal contexts to describe evidence that is allowed in court or something that is valid according to specific rules or regulations. On the other hand, permissible is more commonly used in everyday language to describe something that is considered acceptable or appropriate in a given situation, whether it is legal or moral.
