“inadmissible”

This page shows official legal definitions of “inadmissible” from courts and ministries of justice in multiple countries. Definitions are listed in order of reading level to help with both basic understanding and deeper context.

Jurisdiction: Australia Australia

Not allowed, i.e. not able to be used as evidence in a court action.

Source: Law Handbook Glossary (Legal Services Commission of South Australia)
Jurisdiction: United States United States

That which, under the established rules of law, cannot be admitted or received; e.g., evidence obtained from illegal search and seizure, certain types of hearsay evidence.

Source: Criminal Glossary (Superior Court of California, County of San Diego)
Jurisdiction: United States United States

An alien seeking admission at a port of entry who does not meet the criteria in the INA for admission. The alien may be placed in removal proceedings or, under certain circumstances, allowed to withdraw their application for admission.

Source: USCIS Glossary (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)