Definitions
- Describing something that is allowed or permitted by law, rules, or regulations. - Referring to actions or behaviors that are acceptable or within the bounds of social norms. - Talking about something that is authorized or sanctioned by an authority or governing body.
- Describing evidence or testimony that is allowed or accepted in a court of law. - Referring to information or data that is considered relevant and reliable in a legal or formal setting. - Talking about something that is allowed or permitted to be included or considered in a particular context.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is allowed or permitted.
- 2Both words are used in legal or formal contexts.
- 3Both words imply some form of authorization or acceptance.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Permissible refers to actions or behaviors that are acceptable or within the bounds of social norms, while admissible refers specifically to evidence or information that is allowed in a legal or formal setting.
- 2Context: Permissible is used more broadly in various contexts, while admissible is primarily used in legal or formal settings.
- 3Authority: Permissible implies permission or authorization from a governing body or authority, while admissible implies acceptance or relevance in a legal or formal setting.
- 4Subjectivity: Permissible can be subjective and dependent on social norms or cultural values, while admissible is more objective and based on legal standards.
- 5Usage: Permissible is more commonly used in everyday language, while admissible is more specific and less common.
Remember this!
Permissible and admissible are synonyms that describe something that is allowed or permitted. However, permissible is used more broadly to refer to actions or behaviors that are acceptable or within the bounds of social norms, while admissible is primarily used in legal or formal settings to describe evidence or information that is allowed or accepted. Permissible implies permission or authorization, while admissible implies relevance and reliability in a legal context.
