Inadmissible evidence refers to any information or materials that a court prohibits from being presented or considered during legal proceedings. This could be due to various reasons, such as violation of rules of evidence, lack of relevance, being improperly obtained (such as through illegal means), or being deemed too prejudicial to be fair to one of the parties involved. Inadmissible evidence cannot be used to support or refute a claim, and judges typically instruct juries to disregard such evidence when making their decisions. Ensuring the admissibility of evidence is crucial to maintaining the fairness and integrity of the legal process.
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