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permissible
[ per-mis-uh-buhl ]
adjective
- that can be permitted; allowable:
a permissible amount of sentimentality under the circumstances; Such behavior is not permissible!
Synonyms: , ,
permissible
/ əˈɪəə /
adjective
- permitted; allowable
Derived Forms
- ˌˈٲ, noun
- ˈ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ·ȴ·i·ٲ ·s··Ա noun
- ·s· adverb
- non·ȴ·i·ٲ noun
- ԴDzp·s· adjective
- non·s· adverb
- ܲp·s· adjective
- un·s· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of permissible1
Example Sentences
On Monday, Ballester’s coach, Matt Thurmond, was politely removed from the practice area for wearing shorts, which are only permissible for patrons, not players and coaches.
In a 17-page memorandum accompanying the letter, County Counsel added that there are some legal reasons to believe it would be permissible but that the law does not expressly allow it.
Nexus says they look to Australia and New Zealand, where character references are not permissible in sexual offence cases.
With a conservative Supreme Court majority, challenges to him overstepping permissible powers may ultimately be knocked down, Jones said.
Somehow, Slate’s relentless charm made it all not only permissible but also delightful.
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