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The defendant’s legal team argued that the evidence was inadmissible, but the judge overruled their objection.

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The defendant’s legal team argued that the evidence was inadmissible, but the judge overruled their objection.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Reporting News

The judge overruled the defense's objection to the evidence.

Legal Analysis

The admissibility of the evidence was challenged, but the judge ultimately allowed it.

Describing a Court Case

Despite the defense's argument, the judge deemed the evidence admissible.

Hypothetical Scenario

If the evidence had been deemed inadmissible, the trial might have had a different outcome.

Rephrased versions

Formal

Counsel for the defendant contended that the evidence was inadmissible; however, the judge rejected their objection.

Casual

The defendant's lawyers said the evidence shouldn't be allowed, but the judge didn't agree.

Simpler English

The defendant's lawyers argued against the evidence, but the judge let it be used.

Phrases to learn

inadmissible evidence

Evidence that a court of law will not allow to be presented.

overruled the objection

Rejected or disregarded a protest or complaint.