admittance
word
Definition
The act of being allowed to enter a place, or permission to enter.
Usage & Nuances
'Admittance' is formal and often used in official contexts, like legal notices or institutional rules ('No admittance'). It is a synonym of 'admission', but 'admission' can also refer to acceptance into a program or acknowledging the truth. Common in signs ('No admittance beyond this point').
Spanish: entrada - admisiónPortuguese (BR): entrada - admissãoPortuguese (PT): entrada - admissãoChinese (Simplified): 进入权 - 入场许可Chinese (Traditional): 進入權 - 入場許可Hindi: प्रवेश - प्रवेशाधिकारArabic: دخول - إذن الدخول
Example Sentences
Without proper ID, admittance will not be allowed.
natural
The sign at the gate says 'Staff only - no admittance to visitors.'
natural
No admittance beyond this door.
basic
He was denied admittance to the concert.
basic
Children must have a ticket for admittance.
basic
I waited outside for ten minutes before they finally granted me admittance.
natural