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permissible

[ per-mis-uh-buhl ]

adjective

  1. that can be permitted; allowable:

    a permissible amount of sentimentality under the circumstances; Such behavior is not permissible!

    Synonyms: , ,



permissible

/ əˈɪəə /

adjective

  1. permitted; allowable
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌˈٲ, noun
  • ˈ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ·ȴ·i·ٲ ·s··Ա noun
  • ·s· adverb
  • non·ȴ·i·ٲ noun
  • ԴDzp·s· adjective
  • non·s· adverb
  • ܲp·s· adjective
  • un·s· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of permissible1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Medieval Latin word permissibilis. See permission, -ible
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Example Sentences

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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.

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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.

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Nexus says they look to Australia and New Zealand, where character references are not permissible in sexual offence cases.

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With a conservative Supreme Court majority, challenges to him overstepping permissible powers may ultimately be knocked down, Jones said.

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Somehow, Slate’s relentless charm made it all not only permissible but also delightful.

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