Definition of admittance
1a : the act or process of admittingb : permission to enter
2 : the reciprocal of the impedance of a circuit
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Examples of admittance in a Sentence
He tried to enter the restaurant but was refused admittance.
They opposed the admittance of women into the club.
The sign said “No Admittance.”
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A no-contest plea acknowledges there is sufficient evidence to convict, but is not an admittance of guilt.
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Folks staying in Disney World hotels were treated to one hour of early admittance, but even some of those visitors had to endure the morning lines.
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In addition to gaining admittance into the world’s most infamous confederation of super villains, winners will also be given a spot on a special DVD that commentates the E.L.E.’s finest.
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ADMITTANCE Defined for English Language Learners
admittance
playDefinition of admittance for English Language Learners
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: permission to enter a place or to become a member of a club, group, etc. : permission to be admitted
ADMITTANCE Defined for Kids
admittance
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: permission to enter
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