impermissible

[im-per-mis-uh-buhl]

adjective

1. not permissible or allowable; unallowable.

impermissible

/ ˌɪmpəˈmɪsɪbəl /

adjective

1. not permissible; not allowed

Other Word Forms

• impermissibility noun
• impermissibly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of impermissible¹

First recorded in 1855–60; im- ² + permissible

Example Sentences

"As such, it appears to constitute an impermissible restriction on those rights that is at odds with the UK's obligations under international human rights law."

From BBC

The league determined the Aces violated rules on impermissible player benefits, resulting in the forfeiture of their 2025 first-round draft pick.

From Los Angeles Times

Citigroup did not admit or deny wrongdoing but said that in trying to thwart a well-documented Armenian fraud ring, a few employees took “impermissible actions.”

From Los Angeles Times

The department Friday also announced separate investigations into six universities over allegations of awarding “impermissible race-based scholarships” and one for allegedly “administering a program that segregates students on the basis of race.”

From Los Angeles Times

The group added that the move will "cast an impermissible chill on student protests about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict".

From BBC