Any act, assertion, or statement made by a party to an action that is offered as evidence against that party by the opponent.  A defendant’s failure to deny, or his voluntary acknowledgment of the truth, of an allegation in a complaint, counterclaim, or request for admissions.  The acceptance by a judge of evidence for consideration by himself or the jury when determining the merits of the action.  The granting or obtaining of a license from a state or an established licensing authority, such as a state bar association, or permission from a court, to practice law in that state or before that court. See also admission pro hoc vice.