permissible
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- nonpermissibility noun
- nonpermissible adjective
- nonpermissibly adverb
- permissibility noun
- permissibleness noun
- permissibly adverb
- unpermissible adjective
- unpermissibly adverb
Etymology
Origin of permissible
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Medieval Latin word permissibilis. See permission, -ible
Example Sentences
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Capital One has said it only closes accounts for “legally and regulatorily permissible reasons.”
"Until we have assurances, independent assurances, that any vehicle is able to perform all of the driving tasks, then it should not be permissible to be distracted behind the wheel."
From BBC
They carry a fee of 0.03%—significantly below the 0.10% that the Dells have set as the top permissible number for stock market index funds in which Dell Dollars will be invested.
From Barron's
Legal experts note that while the practice may be technically permissible, it raises ethical questions about consent and transparency.
From Salon
This was legally permissible but only partially effective.
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