permissible [per-mis -uh -buh l]
Synonyms Word Origin
that can be permitted ; allowable: a permissible amount of sentimentality under the circumstances; Such behavior is not permissible! Show More
Origin of permissible First recorded in
1400–50; late Middle English word from
Medieval Latin word
permissibilis. See
permission ,
-ible Related forms per·mis·si·bil·i·ty , per·mis·si·ble·ness , noun per·mis·si·bly , adverb non·per·mis·si·bil·i·ty , noun non·per·mis·si·ble , adjective non·per·mis·si·bly , adverb un·per·mis·si·ble , adjective un·per·mis·si·bly , adverb Dictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for non-permissible Derived Forms permissibility , noun permissibly , adverb Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Word Origin and History for non-permissible adj. early 15c., from Old French permissible (15c.) and directly from Medieval Latin permissibilis , from permiss- , past participle stem of Latin permittere (see permit (v.)).
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