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admittance

/ədˈmɪtns/
/ədˈmɪtəns/
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Other forms: admittances

Definitions of admittance
  1. noun
    the act of admitting someone to enter
    synonyms: admission
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    types:
    readmission
    the act of admitting someone again
    matric, matriculation
    admission to a group (especially a college or university)
    type of:
    entering, entrance, entry, incoming, ingress
    the act of entering
  2. noun
    the right to enter
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    types:
    door
    anything providing a means of access (or escape)
    open door
    freedom of access
    type of:
    right
    an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
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