The phrase "to admit the evidence" means to allow or accept the evidence in a court of law to be officially considered as part of the case. Full definition
But legal scholars say the requirements for admitting evidence at sentencing are generally less stringent than those for a trial to determine innocence or guilt. (sciencemag.org)
The judge never admitted the evidence, finding that pornography viewed in 2004 was not relevant to the boy's allegations regarding the assault that had occurred two years earlier. (legalblogwatch.typepad.com)
In some circumstances, the court may choose to admit evidence despite a section 10 (b) breach. (lawnow.org)