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: legal, lawful, allowed

permissible

/ pəˈmɪsəbəl /

adjective

1. permitted; allowable

Other Word Forms

• permissibility noun
• permissibleness noun
• permissibly adverb
• nonpermissibility noun
• nonpermissible adjective
• nonpermissibly adverb
• unpermissible adjective
• unpermissibly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of permissible¹

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

Example Sentences

In Chevron the court told agencies that they could interpret directives however they wished, so long as they came up with a “permissible construction of the statute.”

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While some of the thousands of procedures performed may have been permissible under the policy, the report found health trusts had not put any arrangements in place to verify this.

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Some were "more fearful, concerned about what use is permissible and worried that teachers will accuse them of cheating if they do use it".

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In a statement to The Times, the DMV said it is required by law to review all requests for personalized license plates and ensure the configurations being approved are permissible under state law.

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A Conservative Party spokesman said: "Proper due diligence was undertaken to ensure that these donations were permissible and accurately reported."

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Related Words

• acceptable 
• admissible 
• bearable 
• lawful 
• legitimate 
• permitted 
• proper 
• tolerable